Biography

Jim Connor is perhaps best known as a member of the New Kingston Trio and for penning the now-classic gold record hit song, "Grandma's Feather Bed," which was recorded by John Denver in 1974 and later by the Muppet's Kermit the Frog. Connor was a recording artist for Capitol Records in the 1960s. Then, from 1968 to 1974, as a member of the New Kingston Trio he lent his musical talents to such hit records as "Tom Dooley" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"

Connor's work has also been recorded by such country luminaries as Glen Campbell, Brenda Lee and Three on a String. Connor has performed with a diverse assortment of entertainers, including: Barbra Streisand, Judy Collins, Donald O'Connor, Red Buttons, Steve Martin and Phyllis Diller - to name a few. But Connor hardly needs to rely on the talents of others; he has one platinum record and eight gold records to his credit.

Connor's songs include "Sand Mountain Symphony," an orchestrated suite which includes banjo, yodeling, harmonica and vocal work. Another song, "Way Back Home" was introduced by Grandpa Jones on the "Hee Haw" television show. Connor also has a musical play to his credit entitled "Cornstalk Wine."

In addition to hundreds of live club, festival and theatre appearances throughout the world, Connor has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show," "Hootenanny," "The Jack Benny Show", and "The Dave Garroway Show."

Source: Alabama Music Hall of Fame