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A nostalgic, mainstream folk act.
The Kingston Trio is an American folk vocal group formed in 1957 that played a pivotal role in launching the 1960s American folk music revival. Known for their tight vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar and banjo arrangements, and hits like "Tom Dooley," the group achieved immense commercial success during the peak of the folk boom. Their accessible renditions of traditional songs helped bring folk music into the mainstream commercial sphere.
The Kingston Trio plays traditional folk music defined by acoustic instrumentation, signature banjo riffs, and tight vocal harmonies.
The Kingston Trio was formed in the Palo Alto, California area.
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