Peter Seeger (May 3, 1919 – January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer-songwriter, musician and social activist.

2025年3月5日 · Pete Seeger (born May 3, 1919, New York City, New York, U.S.—died January 27, 2014, New York City) was a singer-songwriter and activist who sustained the American folk music tradition and who was one of the principal inspirations for younger performers in the folk revival of the 1960s.

2019年4月29日 · Pete Seeger was an American folksinger and political activist who became a prominent voice for social justice, often performing at rallies for civil rights and the environmental movement as well as at protests against the Vietnam War. Always holding fiercely to a set of core beliefs, Seeger was blacklisted in the 1950s for his political ...

Pete Seeger (Peter Seeger; May 3, 1919 – January 27, 2014) was an American folk musician and songwriter. He was a longtime friend of Woody Guthrie, and founder of The Almanac Singers and The Weavers, [1] two famous folk bands. Seeger's usual musical instrument is a banjo.

2024年6月3日 · Pete Seeger was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, using his music to promote social justice and equality. He popularized songs like "We Shall Overcome," which became an anthem for the movement.

Musician, singer, songwriter, folklorist, labor activist, environmentalist, and peace advocate, Seeger was born in Patterson, New York, son of Charles and Constance Seeger, whose families traced their ancestry back to the Mayflower.

Pete Seeger (1919-2014) described himself, sometimes, as a singer of folk songs. But he was just as much a composer of songs that folks will be singing for many years, a catalyst for musical groups of all kinds, a supporter of just causes, and a prolific writer of …

2025年3月22日 · Pete Seeger was a legendary folk singer from the twentieth century. He was a singer, composer, labor activist, naturalist, and peace advocate, among other things. ‘Goodnight Irene,’ ‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone,’ and ‘Turn, Turn, Turn!’ were among the many songs he released during his long and lucrative career that went on to ...

2008年2月27日 · Named a Kennedy Center Honoree for being "arguably the most influential folk artist in the United States." Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wins Grammy …

The story of Pete Seeger is an inspiration to tell. Born May 3, 1919, Pete has not only spent his life blessing the world with music, he has dedicated his time to bettering it socially as well. His life has had a profound impact on many people and many causes.