Description: (Singer-songwriter, Singer, Musician, Guitarist, Writer)
Thomas Richard Paxton is an influential American folk singer-songwriter known for blending traditional songs with his own compositions. His music career has spanned over six decades, earning him a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. Paxton's songs like "The Last Thing on My Mind" and "The Marvelous Toy" have become iconic and have been recorded by notable artists such as Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez. In addition to his music, Paxton is recognized for his contributions to the folk music genre as a music educator and through his extensive discography.