Historical Artist Profile

Mason Williams

Biography & Overview

Mason Douglas Williams (born August 24, 1938) is an American classical guitarist, composer, singer, writer, comedian, and poet, best known for his 1968 instrumental "Classical Gas" and for his work as a comedy writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, and Saturday Night Live.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Billboard Tracking History 1 Charted Tracks
"Classical Gas" Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #2
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Official Charts History 1 Charted Tracks
"Classical Gas" Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #9