The Kingston Trio is one of the few groups today that has survived the
many changes in the world of music. They have remained consistent in
their sound, which probably explains their resurgence in popularity
over the last few years. The Kingston Trio consists of George Grove,
Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty. The original Kingston Trio was formed in
1957 by Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds and Dave Guard, while the three were
attending college in the San Francisco area. Using only acoustic
guitars and banjos, and singing simple yet memorable melodies, they
revolutionized popular music, reawakening America to its own rich folk
music heritage. The release of “Tom Dooley” in October of 1958
began the “folk music revival” and set the stage for Dylan, Baez,
Peter, Paul & Mary and the entire protest movement of the 60’s. The
Kingston Trio was the number one vocal group in the world, a musical
and cultural phenomenon whose record sales and concert draws were
matched only by The Beatles. The Kingston Trio’s trademark
three-part harmony and clean, crisp sound keeps them touring 30 weeks
out of the year. George Grove’s orchestral arrangements allow The
Trio to perform with symphony concerts, which have become a fan
favorite. The Trio’s busy touring schedule has resulted in an
increasing number of new fans, both young and old. As Bob Shane put
it, “There is a tremendous demand for our type of acoustic music,
and not just from those who remember The Kingston Trio. All people
want is for us to sing a song, tell a story, and make it good.”
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