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Legendary bass player Danny Thompson has passed away, he was 86. In addition to being a founding member of Pentangle, he also collaborated with notable artists such as John Martyn, Richard Thompson, Ralph McTell, Nick Drake, June Tabor, the Incredible String Band, and many more. Enjoy our tribute playlist, which, although spanning six decades, still only scratches the surface of Thompson’s genius, warmth, charisma and brilliance.

From a ‘BBC In Concert’ recording, made on 4th January 1971 and featuring Jacqui McShee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox, watch Pentangle performing ‘I’ve Got a Feeling’, from their ‘Sweet Child’ album.

Watch the mighty Pentangle performing ‘Blues In Time’, recorded in January 1971 by the BBC. Jacqui McShee sits out this one, leaving Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox to work their instrumental magic.

Watch the full concert that Pentangle recorded for Belgian TV in 1972, prior to the release of Solomon’s Seal, featuring the original lineup of Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox.

Watch Pentangle in their original lineup performing ‘People on the Highway’ live on Belgian TV from 1972. The track featured on their final release ‘Solomon’s Seal’.

An extra long show this week and a Psych-folk special ft. Pentangle, Heron, Tony Caro and John, Trees, Trembling Bells, Trappist Afterland, Sproatly Smith, Espers, Meg Baird, Linda Perhacs, Mick Softley, Mata Hari and more

Recorded during Pentangle’s twelve-date 2008 reunion tour, Finale is a magnificent record in all respects. Treasure this set, for we’ll not see the like of Pentangle again. Out this week on Topic Records.

FINALE was recorded live during the 2008 Pentangle tour and sees the original line-up revisit their classic repertoire. The beautifully recorded and packaged 2CD set captures the band in a series of scintillating performances.

Featuring Martin Simpson, Karine Polwart, Robert Plant, Ryley Walker, Jacqui McShee and more, a Bert Inspired proved to be an excellent show, and a fitting tribute to a folk legend.

British guitarist and founder of Pentangle John Renbourn has died aged 70. We take a brief look back at his history of which there are many highlights. Some of my favourite being his work with the late Bert Jansch.

We have an exclusive giveaway from the forthcoming debut album of One Mile An Hour, an album oozing ideas and ambition, cinematic yet intimate. Download the track ‘Heading The Same Way’.

Rob Young has released a compilation CD as a companion to his 2010 groundbreaking book ‘Electric Eden’ which will guide you through the secret garden within Albion’s musical landscape featuring some rare gems!