Stan Wilson (folk musician)
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Stan Wilson | |
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| Born | May 2, 1922 |
| Origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 8, 2005 (aged 83) Berkeley, California |
| Genres | Folk, calypso |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | Verve, Clef, Cavalier, Fantasy |
Stan Wilson (born May 2, 1922 – June 8, 2005), was an American singer and guitarist.[1] He is best known for his early performances in the San Francisco folk scene, especially in the Hungry I nightclub, and for his association with The Kingston Trio. The Trio recorded two of his songs, "Jane, Jane, Jane" and "Rolling Stone".[2] Critic Ralph J. Gleason wrote that Wilson "helped make the beginnings of the folk music invasion."[3]
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.[3]
Wilson died in 2005 of heart disease.[1] He was briefly married to Tamar Hodel, who played a role in the scandals surrounding the Black Dahlia murder, and with whom he had a daughter, Deborah Elizabeth (AKA Fauna Elizabeth). He is the uncle of actor Ted Lange.[4]
