Shel Silverstein
Sheldon Allan Silverstein was an American writer, cartoonist, songwriter, and musician. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended university before being drafted into the United States Army. During his rise to prominence in the 1950s, his illustrations were published in various newspapers and magazines, including the adult-oriented Playboy.
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- Born in
- Chicago
- Educated at
- University of ChicagoSchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoTheodore Roosevelt High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Award for Best Country Song
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1930
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