Loudon Wainwright III
By J Poet
Younger music fans probably know Loudon Wainwright III as the father of pop diva Rufus Wainwright and edgy singer/songwriter Martha Wainwright, but he’s contributed more to music than his talented offspring. Somewhat hampered by the fact that he writes humorous songs – not funny, but humorous – Wainwright’s often dismissed as a one trick pony, but there’s more to his career than the giant novelty hit “Dead Skunk.” His tunes range from laugh out loud send ups to sharply etched portraits dripping with deadly irony.
Wainwright was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Loudon Wainwright, II, the editor of Life magazine. His family was wealthy and he grew up... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Genre:
- Folk, Folk Rock, Singer/Songwriter
- Birthdate:
- 09/05/1946
