Clinton Heylin

Richard Thompson’s memoir is worth reading for the ‘Fairport years’ alone

While the rock guitarist is frustratingly circumspect about his wife and collaborator Linda Peters, his stories of the band’s formation are heartfelt and illuminating

Fairport Convention in 1969, with Richard Thompson far left. Credit: Getty Images

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