What actor's father was a member of a 1960's college folk music group who had a number one hit? Also, what was the name of the group, the hit, and the follow-up top-20 hit?

McGruff

Although the hits predate 1960 by a few years, this could be Adam Arkin's father, Alan Arkin who was a member of the Tarriers. Their first hit was Cindy, Oh Cindy and the second was the Banana Boat Song. Adam has been on Knott's Landing, Northern Exposure and Chicago Hope, among other television shows. Alan was also an actor and starred in the memorable "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter." http://www.folkera.com/Tarriers/bio.html Aug 08 06, 7:33 AM

zbeckabee

The Highwaymen were a circa 1960 "collegiate folk" group, which originated at Wesleyan University and had a number-one hit in 1961 with "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" and another top-20 hit in 1962 with "Cottonfields". The original members were David Fisher, Steve Trott, Chan Daniels, Steve Butts and Bob Burnett. Later members were Gil Robbins (father of actor Tim Robbins) and classical guitarist, Johann Helton. As of 2004, all but Daniels are still alive. They have played reunion gigs as recently as 2006. 10 albums have been recorded to date. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Highwaymen_%28folk_band%29 Aug 08 06, 9:14 AM

McGruff

I think you are right, Zbecka. I forgot about Gil Robbins. The Tarriers were a bit too early to fit the question, and "Cindy" did not reach number one. Aug 08 06, 12:41 PM

zbeckabee

Well, McGruff...You were ten steps ahead of me because I had NO clue who Tim Robbins' dad was before I found that link. Aug 08 06, 5:49 PM

teash

Great job zbeckabee! Tim Robbins! Aug 08 06, 10:25 PM

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