After more than four decades, Richard Thompson’s songwriting remains sharper than ever.

Honor Bands: From R.E.M. and David Gilmour to The Blind Boys of Alabama and John Doe, more than a dozen well-known musicians have covered the work of Richard Thompson throughout the years.

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