Harlow Wilcox (musician)

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Harlow Wilcox
BornJanuary 28, 1943
Origin Norman, Oklahoma
DiedAugust 26, 2002(2002-08-26) (aged 59)
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1969–2002
Labels Plantation

Harlow Wilcox (January 28, 1943 – August 26, 2002) was an American session musician from Norman, Oklahoma. In 1969 he released the instrumental single "Groovy Grubworm" on Plantation Records (as Harlow Wilcox and the Oakies), which hit No. 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart late that year. [1] Two albums followed. "Groovy Grubworm" has sold over a million copies and was nominated for a Grammy in 1969. On August 26, 2002 Wilcox died from a heart attack at his home in Oklahoma City.

Contents

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum US Country [2] Label
1970Groovy Grubworm and Other Golden Guitar Greats31Plantation
1972Cripple Cricket and Other Country Critters

Singles

YearSingleChart PositionsAlbum
US Country US CAN CountryCAN
1969"Groovy Grubworm"4230120Groovy Grubworm and Other Golden Guitar Greats

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References

  1. Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
  2. Billboard, Allmusic.com