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| "Wotcher! The Life and Music of Danny Thompson is apparently coming soon says the UK's Mono Media Films. Check the trailer. |
Here's the scoop...
Without you probably knowing it, Danny Thompson is the sound of your lives. You may not know his name, but you will know his music.
Born in 1939, his 70 year career on the double bass, has seen him go from playing as a teenager on American Air Force bases and Soho strip clubs in the mid to late 1950s to being at the forefront the British R'n'B and pop world of the early 60s, whilst still part of the house band at the original Ronnie Scotts jazz club at 39 Gerrard Street. And if that wasn't enough, Danny also played on famous sessions, like the recording of the theme tune of 'Thunderbirds' and 'Congratulations' by Sir Cliff.
In the late 60s, he became a founder member of Pentangle, and as part of that UK folk scene, he also memorably worked with Nick Drake and John Martyn. In more recent years, he has been in demand by the likes of Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel and Billy Bragg to name but a very few and in 2022, he was in the studio with Paul Weller.
Now, for the first time, Danny is ready to tell his story, and man, can he tell a story. And what a story it is. To take this to the next stage, we welcome interest from a broadcaster or an individual to potentially invest in the project. For more information on how to get involved, please contact hello@monomediafilms.london / https://monomediafilms.london/
Watch the trailer for Wotcher! followed by Danny musing on his musical origins below.
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