Mason Williams

Mason Williams
Williams in 1969
Williams in 1969
Background information
Birth nameMason Douglas Williams
Born (1938-08-24) August 24, 1938 (age 86)
Abilene, Texas, U.S.
GenresEasy listening, classical, bluegrass, folk
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, songwriter, writer, poet, photographer
Instrument(s)Guitar, banjo
Years active1958–present
LabelsAmerican Gramaphone, Everest, Flying Fish, Olympic, Real Music, Skookum, Vanguard, Vee-Jay, Warner Bros., WEA
Websitemasonwilliams-online.com

Mason Douglas Williams (born August 24, 1938) is an American classical guitarist, composer, singer, writer, comedian, and poet, best known for his 1968 instrumental "Classical Gas" and for his work as a comedy writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, and Saturday Night Live.