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flag Acoustic bassist Danny Thompson, co-founder of British folk-jazz band Pentangle, died at 86 on September 23, 2025.

flag Acoustic bassist Danny Thompson, a founding member of the British folk-jazz band Pentangle, has died at 86. flag Born in 1939, he began his career in London at 16, later playing with Roy Orbison and The Beatles during a 1963 tour. flag Co-founding Pentangle in 1967, he helped create their acclaimed 1969 album *Basket of Light*, which reached the UK top five. flag He remained a vital collaborator across genres, working with artists like Kate Bush, John Martyn, Nick Drake, and Richard Thompson, and contributed to the theme music for *Thunderbirds*. flag Known for his artistry and deep musical commitment, Thompson was celebrated as a legendary figure in British music. flag He passed away peacefully at home in Rickmansworth on September 23, 2025, survived by his wife Sylvia and son Dan Junior.

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