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The composer of the 1960’s classical-style guitar pop crossover music hit “Classical Gas” retreated from show business to Oregon where he pursued a love of trout fishing. Due to his admiration of time spent along the river, Mason Williams returned to the stage to create and perform a show featuring songs and lyrics of fluid […]
The composer of the 1960’s classical-style guitar pop crossover music hit “Classical Gas” retreated from show business to Oregon where he pursued a love of trout fishing. Due to his admiration of time spent along the river, Mason Williams returned to the stage to create and perform a show featuring songs and lyrics of fluid admiration. John Kalish reports.