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Subject: Danny Thompson, UK bassist known for his work in folk-rock band Pentangle, dies at 86

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Ed_Tracey
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Date Posted: 09/27/25 9:55:07pm

Danny Thompson, a legendary double-bassist whose mind-boggling resume included work with Kate Bush, Nick Drake, Pentangle, Richard Thompson, Roy Orbison, and innumerable others, has died at the age of 86. From his team:

'From Kate Bush and John Martyn, to his role as a founding member of the legendary band Pentangle; from featuring on the Thunderbirds theme tune, and playing bass for Roy Orbison when The Beatles were still the opening act; to collaborations with jazz greats like Tubby Hayes and Stan Tracey, as well as work with Donovan, June Tabor, Nick Drake, Richard Thompson, and The Blind Boys of Alabama.

Danny was a force of nature. A player who served the song and who enriched the lives of every single person he met. He will be sorely missed.'

https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bassists/danny-thompson-bassist-obituary

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