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John Sebastian

Singer, songwriter, and musician John Sebastian – born in New York City, New York on March 17, 1944 – is best known as the frontman for 1960s folk-pop group the Lovin’ Spoonful and his 1976 hit single “Welcome Back.” Growing up in a musical family, John Sebastian grew up in a musical family surrounded by friends that were musicians (Burl Ives and Woody Guthrie) and celebrities (Vivian Vance and Eleanor Roosevelt). Inspired by blues and folk rock, he dropped out of New York University to pursue a career in music. John Sebastian played guitar, autoharp, and harmonica and began his ...