The Kingston Trio

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The Kingston Trio

The Kingston Trio's original lineup: Dave Guard, Bob Shane and Nick Reynolds
Background information
Origin Palo Alto, California
Genres Folk
Years active 1957–67 (original lineup; continues to the present with different members)
Labels Capitol, Decca
Associated acts Whiskeyhill Singers
The New Kingston Trio
Website www.kingstontrio.com
Members
George Grove
Bill Zorn
Rick Dougherty
Past members
Dave Guard
Bob Shane
Nick Reynolds
John Stewart
Roger Gambill
Bob Haworth
Notable instruments
Martin Guitars
Martin D28 6-string guitar
Martin 0021 6-string guitar
Martin 018T 4-string tenor guitar
Vega Banjos
Pete Seeger model long-neck 5-string banjo
Vega plectrum 4-string banjo

The Kingston Trio was a folk music group from Palo Alto, California who were popular in the 1950s and 1960s.[1]