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Stan Wilson

1922 – 2005

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About Stan Wilson

Lived 1922 – 2005 (aged 83). Stan Wilson was a singer, songwriter and singer-songwriter.

Stan Wilson (born May 2, 1922 – June 8, 2005), was an American singer and guitarist. 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". Critic Ralph J. Gleason wrote that Wilson "helped make the beginnings of the folk music invasion."

Wilson died in 2005 of heart disease.

Discography 1954: Unique Song Stylist (Cavalier) 1954 Leisure Time (Cavalier) 1955: Wanderin' With Stan Wilson (Cavalier) 1954: An Evening with Stan Wilson (Clef) 1955: Stan Wilson Recital (Clef) 1956: Ballads and Calypso (Verve) 1957: Folk Songs (Verve) 1957: Calypso (Verve) (with his own version of Sloop John B) 1958: At The Ash Grove (Verve) 1960: The Original Jazz Score from Shotgun (Mercury) 1960: Leisure Time with Stan Wilson (Verve) reissue of 1954 album with additional songs 1960: Stan Wilson (Verve) 1962: Stan Wilson Goes to College (Fantasy) 1963: Stan Wilson at the hungry i (Fantasy) un-released

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stan Wilson?

(1922-2005)

When was Stan Wilson born?

Stan Wilson was born on 2 May 1922.

When did Stan Wilson die?

Stan Wilson died on 8 June 2005 in Berkeley.

What was Stan Wilson's occupation?

Stan Wilson was a singer, songwriter and singer-songwriter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stan Wilson

· Wikidata: Q23071599

· DBpedia: Stan Wilson (folk musician)

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