Name: Proxy Music
Brand: Linda Thompson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

161059LP

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

634457178229

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

161059

634457168329

Artist

Linda Thompson

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

StorySound Records

Linda Thompson is a British folk and folk rock singer and songwriter. Born on August 23, 1947 in Hackney, London, England, she is known for her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics. From 1972 to 1982, she was married to the renowned musician Richard Thompson, with whom she has three children - Maimuna, Teddy, and Kamila. With a career spanning several decades, Linda Thompson has made a significant impact on the music industry.

Her musical style can be compared to artists such as Sandy Denny, June Tabor, Richard Thompson (her former husband), and Martin Carthy. She has also collaborated with notable acts like Fairport Convention and Fotheringay. Linda's work with Richard Thompson as the duo "Richard & Linda Thompson" further solidified her place in the folk rock genre.

Despite being an accomplished artist in her own right, Linda Thompson continues to support emerging talent within the music industry. Her contributions have influenced musicians such as Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy, John Renbourn, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, and John Martyn.

Newest Listed Items

The revered British singer/songwriter Linda Thompson's latest project, the aptly named Proxy Music&nbsp;features artists handpicked by Linda and her son (and album co-producer) Teddy Thompson, to record a new set of her tunes by "proxy".

Thompson, who Rolling Stone hailed as having "one of rock and roll's finest voices," has limited singing capabilities now due to a rare vocal condition. Proxy Music, however, impressively showcases her songwriting range and prowess. Tracks like "Darling This Will Never Do," and "Mudlark" hold a timeless quality, while "Those Damn Roches" and "John Grant" (sung by John Grant himself) boast very modern sensibilities. 'Proxy Music' contains performances from Linda's long-time friends and admirers as Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Eliza Carthy, The Proclaimers, Dori Freeman, and Grant, along with many talented Thompsons, including her children Teddy and Kami, and her ex-husband Richard Thompson playing guitar on several tracks. "Music in my family," Thompson shares. "It's like glue. It binds us."

Proxy Music

Music GB

Discover Proxy Music by Linda Thompson on StorySound Records. Handpicked artists cover her tunes in this unique project. Available in various formats.