MEMBERS OF KINGSTON TRIO HAVE NO COMPLAINTS.Byline: Jim Skeen Daily News Staff Writer The Kingston Trio brand of folk music folk music: see folk song. folk music Music held to be typical of a nation or ethnic group, known to all segments of its society, and preserved usually by oral tradition. Knowledge of the history and development of folk music is largely conjectural. is time-honored songs and no politics. Bob Shane Bob Shane (born Robert Castle Schoen, 1 February 1934, in Hilo, Hawaii) is an American singer and guitarist and one of the founding members of The Kingston Trio. In that capacity, Shane became a seminal figure in the revival of folk and other acoustic music as a popular art form in , one of the founding members of the trio, said the group abhors politics - he refers to the socially conscious Peter, Paul and Mary The trio Peter, Paul and Mary (often PP&M) is a musical group from the United States; they were one of the most successful folk-singing groups of the 1960s. The trio comprises Peter Yarrow, Noel "Paul" Stookey and Mary Travers. as ``a complaint group.'' ``If God wanted politics he would have given us candidates,'' Shane said. The Kingston Trio, featuring original members Shane and Nick Reynolds Nick Reynolds (born July 27, 1933 San Diego, California) American folk musician and recording artist. One of the founding members of The Kingston Trio group, whose largely folk-based material captured international attention during the late fifties and early sixties. and ``the new guy'' of 24 years George Grove, will bring their folk music to the Lancaster Performing Arts Center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. for a sold-out concert Sunday. Shane ensures the group will play the old favorites, such as ``Tom Dooley.'' ``There are 17 songs we played 25,000 times,'' Shane said. The Kingston Trio formed in 1957 by three friends - Shane, Reynolds and Dave Guard - attending college in San Francisco area. ``We got out of college with business degrees and said, `What are we going to do?' We decided to be calypso Calypso, in Greek mythology Calypso (kəlĭp`sō), nymph, daughter of Atlas, in Homer's Odyssey. She lived on the island of Ogygia and there entertained Odysseus for seven years. singers. That's how we got the name Kingston (Jamaica). None of us has ever been there.'' Their first album, released in 1958, contained a mix of calypso music, folk, and show tunes. Disc jockeys picked up on one song: ``Tom Dooley.'' The song started the group on a path in which they would pick up eight gold albums and two Grammy Awards. The original Kingston Trio lineup stayed together until 1961, when Guard left and was replaced by John Stewart. The new lineup stayed together until 1967, when the group disbanded to pursue individual careers. Shane said he soon found he prefered playing in a group rather than being a solo act. In 1972, Shane joined with Grove and Roger Gambill to form a new Kingston Trio. Since its rebirth, the Kingston Trio has had a series of lineup changes, prompting Shane to quip quip n. 1. A clever, witty remark often prompted by the occasion. 2. A clever, often sarcastic remark; a gibe. See Synonyms at joke. 3. A petty distinction or objection; a quibble. 4. ``Get the Kingston Trio doll - wind it up and it splits.'' Reynolds rejoined the group in 1988. The other original member, Guard, died of cancer four years ago, Shane said. The trio tours about 35 weeks out of the year. The group also plays about 20 major symphony concerts a year. ``We found a business we truly enjoyed and still do,'' Shane said. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Members of the Kingston Trio are, from left, GeorgeGroves, Bob shane and Nick Reynolds. |
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