The ties that bind a family can also strangle them. Ask the Thompsons. The legendary musical clan — led by Richard and Linda Thompson, the lions of British folk-rock — has just had the … ...

In her liner notes, Thompson says she wrote it for Rufus Wainwright — one of Linda's close friends was his mother, Kate McGarrigle. Oh, and Linda's ex-husband Richard plays acoustic guitar on this.

The Thompson family has a solid musical pedigree: there’s acclaimed singer and guitarist Richard Thompson, his equally lauded ex-wife and former musical partner Linda Thompson, their son Teddy ...

Thompson suggested they spend a few weeks with his family in Kansas City before returning to New York. Weeks turned into months, and the couple relished the time they got to spend living with Mr ...

Prolific and legendary songwriter Richard Thompson brings his wide-ranging collection of songs to the Tabernacle, a 19th century church space in Mt. Tabor that’s become an intimate music venue ...

Who: Richard Thompson When: 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7 Where: Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa Tickets: $61 (only about 80 tickets remained at press time ...