# Richard Thompson on wild crowds, his beret and Sandy Denny's driving

In a Guardian Culture interview, singer-songwriter Richard Thompson recounts bizarre and sometimes dangerous audience encounters, his attachment to his beret, and memories of Sandy Denny, including her driving. The piece offers a personal look at his long career and folk-rock history. It matters to music fans as an anecdotal profile rather than breaking news.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/15/richard-thompson-hippies-thugs-and-heroes-interview) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:12 GMT