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Paul (Noel) Stookey

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The Resume

    (December 30, 1937- )
    Resides in Massachusetts
    Member of Peter, Paul & Mary
    Wrote and sang ‘The Wedding Song (There is Love),’ ‘El Salvador,’ ‘Early in the Morning’ and ‘I Dig Rock and Roll Music’

Why he might be annoying:

    He joined Peter, Paul & Mary after failing as a stand-up comedian.
    The group decided to go with the Biblical-sounding ‘Peter, Paul & Mary,’ even though ‘Paul’s’ name was really Noel.
    He slammed the Beatles in his lyrics for ‘I Dig Rock and Roll Music.’
    ‘The Wedding Song’ is overplayed at weddings.
    He describes himself as a ‘Jesus freak.’

Why he might not be annoying:

    Peter, Paul & Mary sang at many important civil-rights marches and demonstrations.
    The group became folk-music icons.
    He has a good sense of humor.
    He likes kids.
    He was friends with Bob Dylan.
    He has apologized for mocking the Beatles in his song.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 16 Votes: 81.25% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 21 Votes: 80.95% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 29 Votes: 75.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 37 Votes: 43.24% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 32 Votes: 59.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 80 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 108 Votes: 52.78% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 178 Votes: 46.63% Annoying