Acoustic guitar Quote by Richard Thompson

“To stand up on a stage alone with an acoustic guitar requires bravery bordering on heroism. Bordering on insanity.” quote by Richard Thompson — Download Open image

“To stand up on a stage alone with an acoustic guitar requires bravery bordering on heroism. Bordering on insanity.”

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