In 1962 Gaslight Records would press 2,000 copies of his debut album, I'm The Man Who Built The Bridges. He made his professional debut at the Gaslight, the renowned folk haunt that also issued the singer's first album. His early success in Greenwich Village coffeehouses led to an ever-increasing circle of work. He attended the University of Oklahoma and majored in drama, developing an interest in folk music.Īfter time in the Army Reserves, Paxton moved to New York City where he frequented the city's Greenwich Village coffeehouse circuit. The Paxton family moved to Bristow, Oklahoma in 1948, where Tom grew to adulthood and which he still considers home. Paxton was born in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest child of Burton and Esther Paxton. In 2009, he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Tom Paxton (born Thomas Richard Paxton on October 31, 1937) is an American singe… Read Full Bio ↴ Tom Paxton (born Thomas Richard Paxton on October 31, 1937) is an American singer and writer of folk music whose songs have had enduring appeal (and include modern standards such as "The Last Thing on My Mind") known for a cynical, often political edge.
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