Loudon Wainwright III

Loudon Wainwright III — country artist from US.

Born in Chapel Hill, N.C. in 1946, Loudon Wainwright III gained fame with his 1972 hit "Dead Skunk." After dropping out of Carnegie-Mellon University to…

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countrycountry rockrockroots rockrockblues rockfolk & traditionalfolksinger/songwriterfolk rocksinger-songwriter

Influential: 55.48% Fanbase: 33.50% Trending: 66.47%

As of: 2025-09-06

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Score: DMDB 55.48% | Fanbase 33.50% | Trending 66.47% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Born in Chapel Hill, N.C. in 1946, Loudon Wainwright III gained fame with his 1972 hit "Dead Skunk." After dropping out of Carnegie-Mellon University to immerse himself in the Summer of Love, he signed with Atlantic Records and later Columbia Records, where his songs have been covered by notable artists like Bonnie Raitt and Johnny Cash. Wainwright, a Grammy Award winner, has released 27 albums, showcasing his talent as a singer-songwriter.

In addition to his music career, Wainwright is an accomplished actor who has appeared in films by renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese and Tim Burton. He has also starred in TV shows like M.A.S.H. and Undeclared, as well as Broadway productions. Recent projects include the film "Pleased to Meet You" and the TV series "Mosaic," demonstrating his versatility and enduring presence in both music and acting realms.