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The Limeliters

Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1959, The Limeliters is a folk music trio founded by vocalist / guitarist Glenn Yarbrough, bassist/ vocalist Lou Gottlieb, and banjo player / vocalist Alex Hassilev. The three musicians met at a Kingston Trio concert and initially came together to work out arrangements for the Kingston Trio but realized that their voices blended well together, and they decided to form a group together. They began to work out their act at a club called The Limelite in Aspen, Colorado – hence the name – and made their first high-profile live performance a famous...