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Loudon Wainwright III (born September 5, 1946 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina) is an American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor. He is the father of Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright , children of his marriage to the late Kate McGarrigle.
A graduate of St. Andrew’s School, Wainwright is best known for a 1972 novelty song hit Dead Skunk (In The Middle Of The Road), with pianist Teddy Wender and for playing Captain Spalding (the “singing surgeon”) on three episodes of the American television show M*A*S*H in its third season (1974-1975), but his musical reputation is much deeper. Using a witty, self-mocking style, Wainwright has recorded over twenty albums on eleven different labels. Two of his albums have been nominated for Grammy awards.
He is also a regular actor in Judd Apatow movies. His biggest role was playing the father on Judd’s show, Undeclared.
Official website : http://www.lwiii.com/
A graduate of St. Andrew’s School, Wainwright is best known for a 1972 novelty song hit Dead Skunk (In The Middle Of The Road), with pianist Teddy Wender and for playing Captain Spalding (the “singing surgeon”) on three episodes of the American television show M*A*S*H in its third season (1974-1975), but his musical reputation is much deeper. Using a witty, self-mocking style, Wainwright has recorded over twenty albums on eleven different labels. Two of his albums have been nominated for Grammy awards.
He is also a regular actor in Judd Apatow movies. His biggest role was playing the father on Judd’s show, Undeclared.
Official website : http://www.lwiii.com/
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Debaser987 wrote:
I was raised on this man's voice - hearing it reminds me of my own father so much. An amazing writer who can write with such heartbreaking honesty. The whole Wainwright family is brilliant.
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disastrophe wrote:
He won't get the recognition he deserves until he dies.
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HendrixFan42 wrote:
so underrated
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lucy304 wrote:
Great
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Crustclock wrote:
he strums his guitar too loud sometimes
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Beatnik24 wrote:
Bloody Motherfucking Asshole?
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Mullington wrote:
Class on a stick! :)
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hvarang wrote:
His song Carrickfergus written for Boardwalk Empire is awesome!..
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boylee91 wrote:
Hey, some friends of mine are doing very well with their latest track right now. They're at #1 in the iTunes singer/songwriter charts and really want to hit to UK Top 40 if possible! You can check out both artists (Elliott Morris & Dancing Lotus) here on last.fm, but I recommend you youtube them as it will blow your mind. Anyway if you could purchase this track for only 79p and share the love to others and help the cause it would be much appreciated! Frank Turner, Andy McKee, Newton Faulkner, Dave McPherson, Seth Lakeman and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly already have, having played with the artists before, as well as Dale Campbell, Simon Bates, Tom Robinson and Adrian Lester! Cheers =) x http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/spend-some-time/id429484178?i=429484186
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Stone_Birds wrote:
@Debaser987 Loudon Wainwright IS the father of Martha and Rufus Wainwright.
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DaddyPobbin wrote:
I like this Wainwright A LOT
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cliffedge wrote:
big love for all the wainwrights!! [2]
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silversn0ww wrote:
love his songs
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Debaser987 wrote:
Reganovich, Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright are both his children. GIYF
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reganovich wrote:
No, I doubt he's related to rufus at all..wainwrights are ten a penny..check the phone book..
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SonGo777 wrote:
Ogólnie słucham Metal Ale jego muzyka jest Extra
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IlsieG wrote:
I agree with you! It's really clear that Rufus is his son!
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blabbers wrote:
am i the only one who thinks he looks like Rufus!
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BILLTHEBEARD wrote:
SHAME T-SHIRT ALBUM NOT LISTED
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XmarciusX wrote:
New Album is awesome!
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