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Keith Thompson Band in conjunction with DENSITY MUSIC aim to bring you MUSIC WITH DEPTH. No "Baby's gone and left me" lyrics! Music to challenge, provoke thought and inspire!
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British Blues Rock musician Keith Thompson,is a veteran British blues-rock guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer who has been active in the music industry for over 40 years. Based in Worcestershire (originally from Cheltenham) Keith is a highly respected figure in the British blues-rock landscape, known for a style that blends the grit of 1960s pioneers like Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore with a modern, sophisticated songwriting sensibility.
*Based in the Midlands, Keith's professional journey began as a teenager touring Germany. In 1978, he joined forces with Mick "Wurzel" Burston (later of Motörhead) in the band Bunter, gaining early acclaim in the national music press. Since then, Keith has established himself as a prolific solo artist and bandleader, releasing 15 albums, including the critically acclaimed Transcendence (2019) and his most recent release, Enigmatic Blues (2024).
*A versatile musician, his work extends beyond the stage; he has composed for television (including the AA's "Road to Recovery" theme) and even provided the soundtrack for the best-selling computer game Grand Prix 2. His live performances--frequently featuring members of the Climax Blues Band and renowned saxophonist Patsy Gamble--are celebrated for their passion, technical flair, and "pure magic" (Blues in Britain).
*Sir George Martin Project: He was involved in a songwriting project produced by the legendary Sir George Martin, which was performed at the O2 Arena in London. Some of his songs have been covered successfully by other touring artists.
"Fast Facts"
Hometown: Born in Worcester, raised in Cheltenham. Influences: Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and John Martyn. New Music: Keith has been prolific recently, releasing several singles including "Solid Air" (released late 2025) and "Drawn to the Light" (2025), following the 2024 success of "Never Happy Unless I Got The Blues." Recent news: Although mostly a studio musician now he has remained active on the live circuit. In 2024, he performed at The Great British R&B Festival in Colne and continued to perform at popular venues like Tropic at Ruislip and Vonnies Blues Club, Chetenham.
See what the press say: Reviews
Keith Thompson Band is a very flexible situation. Mostly the band operates as a very powerful three piece but is occasionally augmented to a four or five piece. Below is a gallery of notable members!
Mark Butler - Bass
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Roy Adams - Drums |
Simon Whittaker - Drums |
Tom Diewok - Drums
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Muddy Manninen - Guitar |
Keith's many influences include, for electric guitar playing: Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, Paul Kossoff & Free, Dave Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Robben Ford, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck. For acoustic guitar playing: John Martyn, Doyle Dykes, Stephan Grossman, Rory Gallagher. As a songwriter, The Beatles, The Stones, Free, Larry Norman, Bob Dylan, John Martyn, Rory Gallagher. Keith also enjoys Keith Urban, Jeff Lang and Joe Bonamassa. Check 'em out!
