Tom Wilson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 01, 1931
Died	September 06, 1978 (age 47)
Birthplace	Waco, Texas, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Leo - (see also Tom Wilson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Producing iconic albums for Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, The Velvet Underground, and Frank Zappa.

Intro

Tom Wilson was an influential American record producer best known for his work with several key artists in the 1960s, including Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, The Velvet Underground, and Frank Zappa. He played a significant role in shaping the direction of modern music through his innovative production style and his willingness to take risks on groundbreaking musicians.

Early Life & Background

Tom Wilson was born in Waco, Texas, and attended Fisk University, where he studied economics. He later attended Harvard University on a scholarship. Before entering the world of music production, Wilson established Transition Records, which released important jazz recordings.

Career Highlights

• Produced Bob Dylan's 'Bringing It All Back Home,' 'Highway 61 Revisited,' and part of 'The Times They Are a-Changin''.
• Produced Simon & Garfunkel's early recordings, including 'The Sound of Silence' remix that became a hit.
• Worked with The Velvet Underground on their debut album, 'The Velvet Underground & Nico.'
• Produced albums for Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention.

Trivia

• Wilson was one of the few African-American producers in the mainstream pop and rock scene of the 1960s.
• He famously overdubbed electric instruments on Simon & Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence,' leading to its commercial success.
• He began his career by founding jazz label Transition Records while at Harvard.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wilson_(producer)