Tom Winslow

Who was Tom Winslow?

Thomas Griffin "Tom" Winslow was a prominent American folk singer and writer, best known as a "disciple" of Reverend Gary Davis and a former member of Pete Seeger's band. He performed with his family as The Winslows and recorded with Al Polito. His career as a performing artist lasted over forty years. He was most notable as the composer of "Hey Looka Yonder", a folk song that has been the anthem of the Sloop Clearwater.

While he toured throughout the United States, he continued to perform in Upstate New York until shortly before his death at the age of 70. His children are the performing artists Thomasina Winslow and Gary Winslow.