Terry Gilkyson: Folk Pioneer and Disney Songsmith
American folk singer, songwriter, and composer known for his work with The Easy Riders and iconic Disney songs.Terrence Gilkyson, born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, became a prominent figure in the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s. He co-founded the group The Easy Riders, achieving significant success with hits like 'Marianne'. Gilkyson's songwriting talents extended prominently into film, most famously composing the Oscar-nominated 'The Bare Necessities' for Disney's 'The ...