Bill Staines

Folk Singer

Birthday February 6, 1947

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Massachusetts

DEATH DATE Dec 5, 2021 (74)

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About

Folk musician whose songs included Bridges, Child of Mine, and A Place in the Choir, as well as children's songs.

Before Fame

He formed a folk band called the Green Mountain Boys.

Trivia

He won the National Yodeling Championship at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1975.

Family Life

He and wife Karen had son Bowen together. He featured his cocker spaniel Andy on the cover of Old Dogs, his album from 2007.

Associated With

His songs were covered by many artists, including Nanci Griffith, Peter, Paul and Mary, Mason Williams, and The Highwaymen.