Danny Thompson
English double bassist (1939-2025) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 86
Daniel Henry Edward Thompson was an English multi-instrumentalist, best known as a double bassist. During a long musical career he played with a large variety of other musicians, particularly Richard Thompson and John Martyn.
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The Times said he had "a technical virtuosity and an intuitive feel for whatever he was playing".
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2025 · aged 86
