18 Facts About Tom Winslow

Thomas Griffin Winslow was an American folk singer and writer known as a "disciple" of Reverend Gary Davis and a former member of Pete Seeger's band.

Tom Winslow performed with his family as The Winslows and recorded with Al Polito.

Tom Winslow was most notable as the composer of "Hey Looka Yonder ", a folk song that has been the anthem of the Sloop Clearwater.

Tom Winslow's children are the performing artists Thomasina Winslow and Gary T Winslow.

Tom Winslow was a band member of the Reverend Gary Davis, a country-folk musician from the first half of the 20th century.

Tom Winslow toured throughout the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, sometimes as a solo act, as well as with his family act, The Winslows.

Tom Winslow was part of the folk music circuit for four decades.

Tom Winslow's music has been described as "classic blues and spirituals" by "a seasoned craftsman".

Tom Winslow is an old-school country bluesman, picking and singing in a classic style.

Tom Winslow studied with Rev Gary Davis, collaborated with Pete Seeger, and released an album on the Biograph label.

Tom Winslow first came to Saratoga to work with the horses and has for many years enjoyed playing gigs around the area, including at Lena's.

Tom Winslow was a mentor for a number of musicians, including his children and Guy Davis.

Tom Winslow played frequently at the People's Voices Cafe on 33rd St in New York City in the 1980s.

Tom Winslow has performed at the Towne Crier Cafe in Beekman, New York.

Tom Winslow's music has been played on WFMU's program, Shrunken Planet.

Tom Winslow performed at least annually at the Caffe Lena, a folk and blues venue in Saratoga Springs.

Tom Winslow shared in a "Best live regional entertainment" award.

Tom Winslow died on October 23,2010, aged 69, from complications from a stroke.