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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 .
Mason William's Website. From his legendary guitar instrumental, "Classical Gas" to the outrageous comedy of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," Mason Williams’ dynamic career reflects the unique character of a generation that pushed all the boundaries and challenged all the rules.
Mason Williams is a musician, comedian and author who won three Grammys for his instrumental hit \"Classical Gas\" in 1968. He also wrote the theme to The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and published a book of humor and photos in 1969.
- August 24, 1938
While his composition Classical Gas may be the calling card by which Mason Williams is best recognized, his career has been marked with accomplishments and awards in art; comedy; poetry, books, and script writing; as well as music composition and performance that appeals to a variety of audiences.
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Mason Williams is a guitarist who had a hit with \"Classical Gas\" in 1968. Find out more about his life, style, albums and reviews on AllMusic.
"Classical Gas" is an instrumental musical piece composed and originally performed by American guitarist Mason Williams with instrumental backing by members of the Wrecking Crew. Originally released in 1968 on the album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record , it has been rerecorded and rereleased numerous times since by Williams.