Pete Seeger

Folk Singer

Birthday May 3, 1919

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Newyorkcity, Newyork

DEATH DATE January 27, 2014 (94)

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About

Folk singer, human rights activist, environmentalist, and pacifist who was a member of the band The Weavers. His solo song "Which Side Are You On?" has gained over 5 million streams on Spotify. 

Before Fame

Seeger never got to see his firstborn child, as the baby died in infancy while Seeger was deployed overseas. 

Trivia

He was part of the American folk music revival with songs like "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" and "If I Had a Hammer." 

Family Life

He married Toshi-Aline Ohta on July 20, 1943, and they had three children together. 

Associated With

He performed with Woody Guthrie

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