Grammy winner Loudon Wainwright III is a cherished icon of American folk music, a darkly witty and touchingly personal songwriter and storyteller. He started out in the folk clubs of New York and Boston before going on to a long career that's encompassed both music and acting. He has released over 30 albums and written folk classics including "Dead Skunk" and "The Man Who Couldn't Cry," and created music for film and theater.