Occupation(s) Singer,Guitarist | Instruments Vocals, guitar | |
Born May 2, 1922 ( 1922-05-02 ) Origin Oakland, California, U.S. Similar The Kingston Trio, Bill Spooner, Bob Shane, Norman Granz, Dave Guard |
Stan Wilson (born May 2, 1922 – June 8, 2005), is an American singer and guitarist. He is best known for his early performances in the San Francisco folk scene and for his association with The Kingston Trio. The Trio recorded two of his songs, "Jane, Jane, Jane" and "Rolling Stone". Critic Ralph J. Gleason wrote that Wilson "helped make the beginnings of the folk music invasion."
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Wilson recorded more than seven albums and was the first entertainer to play the hungry i club. He appeared there for six nights a week for more than three years.
Wilson died in 2005 of heart disease.
Discography
Songs
Marching to Pretoria
Waikiki Farewell
You Don't Need Glasses to See
References
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