Remembering Karen J. Dalton (July 19, 1937 – March 19, 1993) She was an American folk blues singer, guitarist, and banjo player. She was associated with the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk music scene, particularly with Fred Neil, the Holy Modal Rounders, and Bob Dylan. Although she did not enjoy much commercial success during her lifetime, her music has gained significant recognition since her death. Dalton was born Jean Karen Cariker in Bonham, Texas, but was raised in Enid, Oklahoma. She a