Pete Seeger

Folk Singer

Birthday May 3, 1919

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Jan 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.

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.

Video

Pete Seeger Highlights
Pete Seeger Highlights