Tom Paxton
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Summary
Tom Paxton is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1937[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], writer[7], and environmentalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,779 views/month, #6,955 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Chicago[2].
- Tom Paxton was born on October 31, 1937[3].
- Tom Paxton held citizenship in United States[10].
- Tom Paxton worked as a singer-songwriter[4].
- Tom Paxton worked as a singer[5].
- Tom Paxton's professions included guitarist[6].
- Tom Paxton's professions included writer[7].
- Tom Paxton worked as an environmentalist[8].
- Tom Paxton was educated at University of Oklahoma[11].
- Tom Paxton received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[12].
- Tom Paxton received the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[13].
- Tom Paxton is recorded as male[14].
- Tom Paxton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
- Tom Paxton's genre is folk music[16].
- Tom Paxton's genre is country music[17].
- Tom Paxton's record label is recorded as Elektra[18].
- Tom Paxton's record label is recorded as Fast Folk[19].
- Tom Paxton's discography is recorded as Tom Paxton discography[20].
- Tom Paxton's Commons category is recorded as Tom Paxton[21].
- Tom Paxton's family name is recorded as Paxton[22].
- Tom Paxton's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
- Tom Paxton's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
- Tom Paxton's pseudonym is recorded as Pax Thompson[25].
- Tom Paxton's official website is recorded as http://www.tompaxton.com/[26].
- Tom Paxton's instrument is recorded as guitar[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Tom Paxton was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on October 31, 1937[3].
Education
Tom Paxton's education included a stint at University of Oklahoma[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], writer[7], and environmentalist[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[12], a lifetime achievement award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1962[30] and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[13], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1997[33].
Why It Matters
Tom Paxton ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,779 views/month, #6,955 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by Dolly Parton[36], a guitarist[37], b. 1946[38], of United States[39], awarded the National Medal of Arts[40], specialised in music composing[41].
FAQs
Where was Tom Paxton born?
Tom Paxton's place of birth was Chicago[2].
What did Tom Paxton do for work?
Tom Paxton worked as singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], writer[7], and environmentalist[8].
Where did Tom Paxton go to school?
Tom Paxton was educated at University of Oklahoma[11].
What awards did Tom Paxton receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[12] and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[13].
Who did Tom Paxton influence?
Tom Paxton has been cited as an influence by Dolly Parton[36].