Tom Winslow
Tom Winslow | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas Griffin Winslow |
| Also known as | Thomas Winslow, "Brother" Tom Winslow |
| Born | November 13, 1940 |
| Died | October 23, 2010 (aged 69) |
| Genres | Blues, folk, African American music |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, banjo |
| Years active | 1960–2010 |
| Labels | Biograph Records |
Thomas Griffin Winslow (November 13, 1940 – October 23, 2010) was an American folk singer and writer known as a "disciple" of Reverend Gary Davis and a former member of Pete Seeger's band. He performed with his family as The Winslows and recorded with Al Polito. His career as a performing artist lasted over forty years. He was most notable as the composer of "Hey Looka Yonder (It's The Clear Water)", a folk song that has been the anthem of the Sloop Clearwater.
While he toured throughout the United States, he continued to perform in Upstate New York until shortly before his death at the age of 69. His children are the performing artists Thomasina Winslow and Gary T Winslow.