I wrote this song for the Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighting crew from Prescott, Arizona. They were overrun while fighting a wildfire and 19 members for the crew of 20 were killed. I was on holiday in Arizona at the time and arrived in Prescott the morning after the tragedy. As I learned more about what had happened, I couldn't stop thinking about these young men, their bravery and sacrifice.
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John Drumbo French from Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band worked with Thompson on two albums along with Fred Frith and Henry Kaiser.
Those two French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson albums led me to this.
Also, Richard Thompson taught Hugh Cornwell (of The Stranglers) how to play the bass guitar in a band when they were both at the same school (Emil and The Detectives?).
With a career spanning 50 years and playing with two of my heroes (French and Cornwell) Thompson has produced a fascinating EP.
An atmospheric debut from one of Memphis’ most dynamic, compelling artists full of vulnerability and tender sentiments. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 14, 2021