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    • Aug 23, 1947
    Folk singer Linda Pettifer is born in Glasgow, Scotland. After marrying fellow artist Richard Thompson, she becomes better known as Linda Thompson, writing the Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris hit "Telling Me Lies"
    Apr 3, 1949
    Singer/songwriter Richard Thompson is born in London, England. Originally a member of Fairport Convention, he introduces the song "Tear-Stained Letter" on his 1983 album "Hand Of Kindness." Jo-El Sonnier turns it into a country hit in 1988
    Feb 16, 1976
    "Tear-Stained Letter" songwriter Richard Thompson and "Telling Me Lies" composer Linda Thompson welcome a son, Teddy Thompson, in London
    Feb 19, 1976
    "Tear-Stained Letter" songwriter Richard Thompson and "Telling Me Lies" author Linda Thompson welcome a son, future artist Teddy Thompson, in London, England
    Sep 24, 2007
    RollingStone.com ranks Johnny Cash & June Carter at #2 among the 15 Best Rock Couples, behind John Lennon & Yoko Ono. Other tandems on the list include: Paul & Linda McCartney, Jack & Meg White, Richard & Linda Thompson and Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks
    May 3, 2009

    "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" producer T Bone Burnett plays a benefit for Peter Case with Richard Thompson, Bob Neuwirth, Dave Alvin and others at McCabe's in Santa Monica. It closes with a mass performance of "Your Cheatin' Heart"

    May 24, 2010
    The Byrds' Clarence White and Richard Thompson appear at #42 on Gibson's list of the Top 50 Guitarists of All-Time, tied with Hubert Sumlin, Rory Gallagher and The Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante
    Oct 29, 2010
    Chet Atkins ranks #2 on the Gibson.com countdown of the Top 50 Acoustic Guitarists of All-Time. Others in the Top 10: Richard Thompson, #10; Tommy Emmanuel, #5; and Django Reinhardt, #1
    Dec 31, 2010
    "Tear-Stained Letter" songwriter Richard Thompson is named an officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. Producer Trevor Horn is named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
    Nov 23, 2011
    The Allman Brothers' Dickey Betts ranks #61 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitarists. Also in the 60s: Duane Eddy, #64; and Richard Thompson, #69
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