Loudon Wainwright III

Loudon Wainwright III is an American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor. He is the father of Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright, children of his marriage to the late Kate McGarrigle. Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA on 5 September 1946. A graduate of St. Andrew's School. He acquired a record deal with Atlantic Records in 1970. Wainwright is best known for his 1972 novelty song hit Dead Skunk (in the Middle of the Road).