The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley - 1958 -
: Despite proclaiming his innocence, Dula was hanged in Statesville, N.C., on May 1, 1868.
: Its success proved that traditional folk music had massive commercial potential, paving the way for later artists like Bob Dylan , Joan Baez , and Peter, Paul and Mary . The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley - 1958
Released in 1958, "Tom Dooley" became a "mammoth hit" that reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts and sold over three million copies. : Despite proclaiming his innocence, Dula was hanged