Category: Music & Culture
Danny Thompson, Legendary Pentangle Bassist, Dies at 86
Renowned acoustic bassist Danny Thompson passed away peacefully at 86. Co‑founder of the folk‑rock pioneers Pentangle, he shaped six decades of British music, working with icons from Roy Orbison to Kate Bush. His versatile career spanned folk, rock, jazz and even TV themes. Tributes pour in as the industry mourns a true musical force. Survived by wife Sylvia and son Dan Junior, his legacy endures.
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