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Loudon Wainwright III
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Loudon Wainwright III

Loudon Wainwright III is a folk artist from United States formed in 1946. 69 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Folk · United States · Best folk albums

69
Releases
1970–2025
Active years
1946
Formed

Discography

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Album II

1971 · 12 tracks

Singles & EPs

25

Live & compilations

5

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Loudon Wainwright III at a glance

Born in
Chapel Hill
From
United States
Active since
1967
Instruments
piano, guitar, ukulele, percussion instrument, banjo, voice
Labels
Columbia Records, Atlantic Records, Hannibal Records, Rykodisc, Arista Records, Charisma
Educated at
St. Andrew's School
Spouses
Suzzy Roche, Kate McGarrigle
Children
Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Lucy Wainwright Roche
Parents
Loudon Wainwright, Jr., Martha Harriet Taylor

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

Loudon Snowden Wainwright III (born September 5, 1946) is a Grammy Award-winning American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor. He is the father of musicians Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche, brother of Sloan Wainwright, and the former husband of the late folk singer Kate McGarrigle. To date, Wainwright has released 22 studio albums. Reflecting upon his career, in 1999, Wainwright stated "you could characterize the catalog as somewhat checkered, although I prefer to think of it as a tapestry.

Loudon Wainwright III in brief

How many Loudon Wainwright III releases are on Riffiter?
69 releases are catalogued, spanning 1970 to 2025.
When was Loudon Wainwright III formed?
Loudon Wainwright III formed in 1946, in United States.
What genre is Loudon Wainwright III?
Loudon Wainwright III is catalogued under Folk, Singer-Songwriter.
What is the most recent Loudon Wainwright III release on Riffiter?
Loudon Live In London, released in 2025.
Who is Loudon Wainwright III married to?
Loudon Wainwright III is married to Suzzy Roche.
Does Loudon Wainwright III have children?
Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Lucy Wainwright Roche are children of Loudon Wainwright III on public record.