Noel Paul Stookey, Last Living Member of Peter, Paul and Mary, Reflects on the 1960s Folk Scene
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Andy Greene
Summary
Noel Stookey (Noel Paul Stookey), the last surviving member of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, reflects on his front-row seat to the 1960s counterculture. In this extensive interview, he recalls the trio's formation, their rise to fame, their deep involvement in the civil rights and anti-war movements, and their relationships with Bob Dylan and other Greenwich Village folk legends. Stookey shares vivid memories of performing at the March on Washington, the evolution of the folk scene, and the enduring legacy of the group's music.
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Rolling StoneNoel Paul Stookey, Last Living Member of Peter, Paul and Mary, Reflects on the 1960s Folk Scenerollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledNoel Stookey agreed to take Paul as his middle name in 1961 because 'Peter, Noel and Mary' just didn't have much of a ring to it.
The task of keeping the torch lit has fallen onto their shoulders, whether they wanted that responsibility or not.
He remembers all of it — the rise, the fame, the activism, and the music that defined a generation.
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