On September 23, 2025, Daniel Henry Edward Thompson aka Danny Thompson died aged 86. He was musician (upright bass, tea chest bass), songwriter and record producer, member of Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, led a trio that included John McLaughlin, but was best known as member of Pentangle and long – time collaborator with John Martyn. During his long musical career he recorded and played with a large variety of other musicians, including Richard Thompson, Kate Bush, Tim Buckley, ABC, Skin, Ayuo, Richard Barbieri, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sam Brown, Graham Coxon, Donovan, Christine Collister, Barbara Dickson, Bick Drake, Everything but the Girl, Marianne Faithfull, Peter Gabriel, Davey Graham, Mara!, Linda Lewis, Mike Landup, Magna Carta, The Chris McGregor Septet, Loreena McKennitt, Ralph McTell, Alison Moyet, Cliff Richard, Dizrhythmia, David Sylvian, Duffy Power, Deva Premal, Andrew Ridgeley, Talk Talk, Loudon Wainwright III, Se. E. Rogie, Darell Scott, Songhai, Vivian Stanshall, Eric Bibb & North Country Far, Hunter Muskett, Mary Hopkin, John Stevens, Alan Holdsworth, Bert Jansch, David Wharnsby, Boo Hewerdine, Tasmin Archer, The Incredible String Band, T. Rex and Rod Stewart. As leader Thompson released seven albums.
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Fairport Convention: Myths And Heroes
In January 2015, “Marty Grooves Records” label released “Myths and Heroes”, the 27th Fairport Convention album. It was recorded at “Woodworm Studios” on Oxfordshire, UK, and was produced by John Gale, Simon Nicol, Chris Leslie, Ric Sanders, Dave Pegg and Gerry Conway.
Personnel:
- Simon Nicol – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
- Chris Leslie – vocals, mandolin, bouzouki, violin, banjo, celtic harp, tenor guitar, chromatic harmonica, whistle
- Ric Sanders – violin, keyboards, ukulele, bass ukulele
- Dave Pegg – vocals, bass guitar, bass ukulele, double bass, bouzouki, mandolin, tenor banjo
- Gerry Conway – drums, percussion
- Matt Pegg – bass guitar
- Jake Thornton – alto saxophone
- Benjamin Hill – alto saxophone
- Emma Jones – tenor saxophone
- Rob Spalton – trumpet
- Joe Broughton – violin
- Paloma Trigas – violin
- Aria Trigas – violin
Track listing:
- Myths and Heroes – Chris Leslie
- Clear Water – Ralph McTell
- The Fylde Mountain Time / Roger Bucknall’s Polka – Chris Leslie, Dave Pegg
- Theodore’s Song – Chris Leslie
- Love at First Sight – Chris Leslie
- John Condon – Richard Laird, Sam Starrett, Tracey McRory
- The Gallivant – Ric Sanders
- The Man in the Water – Rob Beattie
- Bring Me Back My Feathers – Anna Ryder
- Grace and Favour – Chris Leslie
- Weightless / The Gravity Reel – James Wood, Chris Leslie
- Home – PJ Wright
- Jonah’s Oak – Ric Sanders
Bert Jansch: Moonshine
In February 1973, “Reprise” label released “Moonshine”, the eighth Bert Jansch studio album. It was recorded in 1972 in London, and was produced by Danny Thompson.
Personnel:
- Bert Jansch – vocals, guitars
- Mary Hopkin – vocal
- Gary Boyle – electric guitar
- Danny Thompson – bass
- Tony Visconti – electric bass, recorder, percussion, arrangements
- Aly Bain – fiddle
- Ralph McTell – harmonica
- Skaila Kanga – harp
- Laurie Allan – drums
- Dave Mattacks – drums
- Dannie Richmond – drums
- Les Quatre Flute a Bec Consort – flutes
- Richard Adeney – flute
- Thea King – clarinet
- Marilyn Sanson – cello
- John Wood, Victor Gamm – engineer
- Heather Jansch – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Bert Jansch, except where noted.
- Yarrow – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch
- Brought with the Rain – Bert Jansch, traditional
- The January Man – Dave Goulder
- Night Time Blues
- Moonshine
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Ewan MacColl
- Ramble Away – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch
- Twa Corbies – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch
- Oh My Father
Fairport Convention: Festival Bell
In January 2011, “Matty Grooves” label released “Festival Bell”, the twenty-fifth Fairport Convention studio album. It was recorded in 2010, at “The Bowman’s retreat” in Oxfordshire, UK, and was produced by John Gale,
Personnel:
- Simon Nicol – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass ukulele
- Dave Pegg – vocals, bass guitar, ukulele, mandolin, acoustic guitar
- Chris Leslie – vocals, mandolin, bouzuki, violin, Portuguese guitar, ukulele, whistle
- Ric Sanders – violin, ukulele, keyboards, bass ukulele, backing vocals
- Gerry Conway – drums, percussion
- Frank Skinner – banjo ukulele
- Joe Brown – ukulele, backing vocals
Track listing:
- Mercy Bay – Chris Leslie
- Rui’s Guitar – Chris Leslie
- Danny Jack’s Chase – Ric Sanders
- Reunion Hill – Richard Shindell
- Wouldn’t Say No – Chris Leslie
- Around the Wild Cape Horn – Ralph McTell
- Celtic Moon – Mark Evans, Carolyn Evans
- Ukulele Central – Chris Leslie, Ric Sanders
- Albert and Ted – Ric Sanders, Dave Pegg
- Darkside Wood – Chris While
- London Apprentice / Johnny Ginears – Ralph McTell, Ric Sanders
- Rising for the Moon – Sandy Denny
- Danny Jack’s Reward – Ric Sanders
- The Festival Bell – Chris Leslie
Martin Allcock
On September 16, 2018, Martin Allcock died aged 61. He was a musician (violin, guitar, bass, keyboards, pipes), and record producer, best known as a member of Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, and The Mission. As a musician, he recorded with a number of bands and musicians including Ralph McTell, Simon Nicol, Kieran Halpin, Beverley Craven, Steve Ashley, Dan Ar Braz, Robert Plant, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Les Barker, Ashley Hutchings, Billy Connolly, Judith Durhamlin, Steve Tilston, Maggie Boyle, Chris Leslie, The Simon Mayor Quintet, WAZ!, Dave Pegg, Steve Gibbons, David Hughes, Sally Barker, Emily Slade, Alistair Russell, John Wright, Swarb’s Lazarus, Mike Billington, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican, Scott Doonican, Dave Burland, and Lisa Starnini. Allcock released four solo albums.
Fairport Convention: Red & Gold
In December 1988, “Rough Trade” label released “Red & Gold”, the 16th Fairport Convention studio album. It was recorded September to November 1988 at “Woodworm Studios” in Barford St. Michael, Oxfordshire, and was produced by Simon Nicol.
Personnel:
- Maartin Allcock– vocals, guitars, bouzouki, mandolin, accordion, keyboards
- Dave Pegg– vocals, acoustic and bass guitars
- Simon Nicol– vocals, guitars, dobro
- Ric Sanders– violin
- Dave Mattacks– drums, percussion, keyboards, harpsichord
- Tim Matyear – engineer
- Rob Braviner, Mark Tucker – engineering
- John Dent – mastering
- Mike Dolan – mixing
- David Gleeson, Spencer Richards – artwork
- Malcolm Holmes – booklet design
- Dawn Robertson, John Woodward – photography
Track listing:
- Set Me Up – Dave Whetstone
- The Noise Club – Maartin Allcock
- Red and Gold – Ralph McTell
- The Beggar’s Song – traditional,arranged by Maartin Allcock
- The Battle – Ric Sanders
- Dark Eyed Molly – Archie Fisher
- The Rose Hip – Ric Sanders
- London River – Rod Shearman
- Summer Before the War – Huw Williams
- Open the Door Richard – Bob Dylan
Ralph McTell: Not Till Tomorrow
In November 1972, “Warner Bros” and “Reprise” labels released “Not Till Tomorrow”, the sixth Ralph McTell album released in UK. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Tony Visconti.
Personnel:
- Ralph McTell – lead vocals, guitar, piano, organ, harmonica
- Tony Visconti – sitar, organ, recorder, backing vocals
- Danny Thompson – double bass
- Laurie Allan – percussion
- Mary Visconti (Mary Hopkin)– backing vocals
- Victor Gamm – recording
- Seabrook/Graves/Aslett – sleeve art direction
- Kelvin McGowan – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Ralph McTell.
- Zimmerman Blues
- First Song
- When I Was a Cowboy
- Nettle Wine
- Sylvia
- Birdman
- Barges
- Standing Down in New York Town
- Another Rain Has Fallen
- This Time of Night
- Gypsy
Blackmore’s Night: The Village Lanterne
On April 4, 2006, “Steamhammer” label released “The Village Lanterne”, the fifth Blackmore’s Night studio album. It was recorded 2005-2006, and was produced by Pat Regan.
Personnel:
- Ritchie Blackmore– electric guitars, acoustic guitars, various drums, hurdy-gurdy
- Candice Night– lead vocals, backing vocals, shawms, rauchpfeife, recorder, chanters
- Pat Reganand the Minstrel Hall Consort – keyboards
- Sir Robert of Normandie (Robert Curiano) – bass
- Anton Fig– drums
- Sisters of the Moon: Lady Madeline and Lady Nancy (Madelineand Nancy Posner) – harmony vocals
- Bard David of Larchmont(David Baranowski) – keyboards
- Sarah Steiding– violin
- Albert Dannemann– bagpipes, backing vocals
- Ian Robertson, Jim Manngard – backing vocals
Track listing:
- 25 Years – Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
- Village Lanterne – Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
- I Guess It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
- The Messenger – Ritchie Blackmore
- World of Stone – trad. arr. Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
- Faerie Queen / Faerie Dance – Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
- Teresa – Eric Bazilian, Rick Chertoff, Rob Hyman, Joan Osborne
- Village Dance – Ritchie Blackmore
- Mond Tanz / Child in Time – Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
- Streets of London – Ralph Mctell
- Just Call My Name (I’ll Be There) – Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
- Olde Mill Inn – Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
- Windmills – Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night
- Street of Dreams – Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Lynn Turner
Fairport Convention: Rosie
In February 1973, “Island” label released “Rosie”, the eight Fairport Convention album. It was recorded July – August 1972, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Trevor Lucas.
Personnel:
- Dave Swarbrick – vocals, fiddle, viola, mandolin, acoustic guitar
- Trevor Lucas – vocals, 6 and 12-string acoustic guitars
- Richard Thompson – electric and 12-string guitars
- Ralph McTell – acoustic guitar
- Jerry Donahue – guitars, backing vocals
- Dave Pegg – vocals, bass, mandolin
- Dave Mattacks – drums, percussion, piano
- Gerry Conway – drums
- Tim Donald – drums
- Sandy Denny – backing vocals
- Linda Peters – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Rosie – Dave Swarbrick
- Matthew, Mark, Luke & John – Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick
- Knights of the Road – Trevor Lucas, Peter Roche
- Peggy’s Pub – Dave Pegg
- The Plainsman – words: Peter Roche/music: traditional, arranged by Trevor Lucas
- Hungarian Rhapsody – Dave Pegg
- My Girl – Dave Swarbrick
- Me With You – Dave Swarbrick
- The Hen’s March Through the Midden – traditional, arranged by Fairport Convention
- Furs and Feathers – Dave Swarbrick
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