HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY TO TOM PAXTON
Can it be true?
Yup. Tom Paxton turns 70 today.
Tom was born in Chicago on October 31, 1937. His family moved to Oklahoma and Tom considers the Sooner State his home. During the early 1960’s, Tom found himself in Greenwich Village (he was serving in the Army at Fort Dix, NJ and would travel to the Village on weekends) and he quickly became an integral part of the folk scene.
Since those early days of the folk revival, Tom has traveled the globe sharing his songs. He has given us classics
like “Bottle of Wine”, “The Last Thing on My Mind”, “Whose Garden Was This?”, “The Marvelous Toy” and so many others – songs that have been recorded by artists from Peter, Paul & Mary to Placido Domingo!Tom has also been one of the leading topical songwriters of our times. He
also finds time to write children’s books and songs for the family. Nominated for three Grammy Awards, recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from ASCAP, the BBC, the Folk Alliance and other organizations, Tom Paxton has inspired generations of musicians since he himself first burst on the scene – and his influence continues to spread.New Jersey residents
will be able to offer belated birthday greetings on Saturday November 17th at 8:00pm when Tom celebrates at Sanctuary Concerts in Chatham, NJ. This special birthday concert will also feature special guest Eric Weissberg (“Duelin’ Banjo’s”). For more information, visit the Sanctuary Concert website at www.sanctuaryconcerts.org . It is always a treat to see Tom Paxton in concert, and I hope everyone turns out for this wonderful event!Our very best wishes to Tom Paxton on his special day, and we loo
k forward to many more years of great music from him!