Kingston Trio
The Kingston Trio had a major significance on the folk music culture. The group's first hit, a cover of the folk song "Tom Dooley," hit the music charts in 1958. The Trio is credited by many with helping to usher in the folk music revival in the U.S. in the late 1950's.1
Fast Facts
- Origin: Palo Alto, California
- Years Active: 1957 - 1967
- Original group members: Nick Reynolds, Bob Shane and Dave Guard
- John Stewart joined the Trio when Dave Guard left the group in 19611
- Trio won Grammy awards in 1958 and 19591
- Founding member Nick Reynolds died in October 20081
- Reynolds, who suffered from acute respiratory disorder, passed away in San Diego, California1
- John Stewart passed away in January 2008 after suffering a stroke2
Studio Albums
- 1958: The Kingston Trio
- 1959: The Kingston Trio at Large
- 1959: Here We Go Again
- 1960: The Last Month of the Year
- 1961: Make Way
- 1961: Goin' Places
- 1961: Close Up
- 1962: Something Special
- 1962: New Frontier
- 1963: #16
- 1963: Sunny Side
- 1963: Time to Think
- 1964: Back in Town
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