Tom Rush

Tom Rush (February 8 1941-) was a popular folk and blues musician in the early 1960s.

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February 8 - 1941 - Folk - Blues - Musician - 1960s

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He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1941. He began performing in 1961 while studying at Harvard University.

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire - 1941 - 1961 - Harvard University

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Rush is credited by Rolling Stone with ushering in the era of the singer-songwriter. As well as performing his own compositions, he also covered songs by Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor and helped gain them exposure.

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Rolling Stone - Joni Mitchell - Jackson Browne - James Taylor

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