Possible Dave Brock/Richard connection

[Ted Jackson jr. EL 84]

> > Ted Jackson jr. EL 84 writes:
> >
> > > This appeared pn the Richard Thompson List.  Thought you all would
> > > get a kick...
> > > theo
> > > genuinely talented and alas, departed, Robert Calvert)), why on earth
> > > would BTR thank him?  I noticed that there are several other musicians
> > > Maybe it's a different Dave Brock.
> > >
> > > Any ideas?
>
>
> > Err, Dave Brock employed his son as drummer in Hawkwind?
> >
>
> yep.   Danny Thompson.   Richard Thompson seems to have been rather
> proud of this accomplishment - the Hawkwind years must have made a
> strong impression on his son!
>
> So whatever happened to Danny Thompson?
>
> jill
>
I thought DT was no relation to RT.  There is a Danny Thompson who
still plays with Rt, but I believe he plays mandolin?  Anyone know?
theo