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My Take
Tom Paxton commands instant reverence from me. A Chicago-born torchbearer of the Greenwich Village folk revival, he has written and sung for over sixty years, and the 2009 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award only confirms what his songs already proved: they outlasted their moment. What I value most is his role as an educator, urging singers to weave new compositions into the traditional canon so that folk keeps breathing. That, combined with his environmental activism, paints a man of stubborn principle. In an era of disposable hits, Paxton is a reminder of what a durable artistic spine actually looks like.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Paxton
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・パクストン
- Reading
- とむ・ぱくすとん
- Born
- October 31, 1937 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / guitarist / writer / environmentalist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Oklahoma
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2015 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.tompaxton.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Paxton
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Paxton born?
Born October 31, 1937 (age 88).
Where is Tom Paxton from?
Tom Paxton is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Tom Paxton do?
Tom Paxton works as singer-songwriter, singer, guitarist, writer, environmentalist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.