Artist Bio:
The Kingston Trio was an American folk and pop music group that was formed in 1957 in Palo Alto, California. The original lineup consisted of Dave Guard, Bob Shane, and Nick Reynolds. They are credited with helping to popularize folk music in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and are known for their three-part harmony vocals and acoustic guitar accompaniment.
The Kingston Trio achieved commercial success with hits like "Tom Dooley" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" They won a Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording in 1959 for their debut album "The Kingston Trio." The group continued to perform and record music throughout the 1960s and beyond, with various lineup changes. Their influence on the folk music scene and their popularization of the genre have left a lasting legacy in American music history.
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