1958 - The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley -

: 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 .

: Dula was accused of stabbing Foster to death; the case became a national sensation, covered by major outlets like The New York Times . The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley - 1958

: The Kingston Trio (Dave Guard, Bob Shane, and Nick Reynolds) were fresh out of college and stayed clear of radical politics. Bob Dylan later noted in his autobiography, Chronicles , that while their style was "polished and collegiate," he still "liked most of their stuff". : Its success proved that traditional folk music

Released in 1958, "Tom Dooley" became a "mammoth hit" that reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts and sold over three million copies. Bob Dylan later noted in his autobiography, Chronicles

: Despite proclaiming his innocence, Dula was hanged in Statesville, N.C., on May 1, 1868.