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Also Known As Thomas Richard Paxton
Born October 31, 1937 (age 87) • Chicago • Illinois
Awards And Honors Grammy Award
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Bob Dylan
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Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie
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Dolly Parton
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Pete Seeger
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The young Peggy Lee
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Mary Travers
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Bob Marley
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Leonard Cohen
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