R.I.P. another great musician (bass player): Danny Thompson

[LeadBelly]

Credited on as many as 400 albums over the past 60+ years, died aged 86 earlier this week.
I first encountered him in the terrific Pentangle band in the late 1960s but before that he'd:
Backed Roy Orbison on a UK tour
Played on the theme tune of Thunderbirds TV programme
Played on albums by Marianne Faithful & Incredible String Band + played with jazz musicians at Ronnie Scotts.
Since Pentangle, featured on albums/stages with notables such as Nick Drake, Davey Graham, Michael Chapman, Richard Thompson (all excellent guitarists)
Collaborated for some years with John Martyn
Played on the very popular Cliff Richard's "Congratulations" track

RIP to a very fine & versatile British (musician's) musician

[dougcollins]

And a good bloke too.

Rest easy my friend.

[boatshed bill]

Brilliant musician.