Jack Elliott

Known for Acting

Born

August 1, 1931 (94 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Also Known As

Ramblin' Jack Elliott

Biography

One of the last authentic links to the great folk traditions of this country, with over 40 albums under his belt, two-time GRAMMY-winner Ramblin' Jack Elliott is considered one of the country's legendary foundations of folk music. Long before every kid in America wanted to play guitar — before Elvis, Dylan, the Beatles, or Led Zeppelin — Ramblin' Jack had picked it up and was passing it along.