Travis Edmonson
September 23, 1932 – May 9, 2009
Travis Edmonson is, along with Bud Dashiell, best remembered as the folk duo, Bud & Travis, who gained popularity in the early ’60s. Growing up near the Arizona/Mexican border, Edmonson’s music was became heavily influenced by the Latin sounds he heard as a child. Part of the duo’s success was due to the fact that they included many Spanish songs in their act. Another factor was their beautiful harmonies and their excellent guitar work. During the early ’60s, Edmonson took a break from Dashiell and forged out on his own. No less than Frank Sinatra signed him to his Reprise label. Edmonson continued as a solo act until an untimely stroke in 1982 left him paralyzed, after which he kept active as a songwriter and arranger. Travis Edmonson passed away after years of struggling with Parkinson’s Disease and other afflictions. He was 76.
What You Should Own
