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Woody Guthrie

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American singer-songwriter (1912-1967)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1912 to 1967 · aged 55
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Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was an American singer, songwriter, and composer widely considered one of the most significant figures in American folk music.

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Okemah in OklahomaOkemah in OklahomaWoody Guthrie's Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, childhood home in 1979Woody Guthrie's Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, childhood home in 1979This page from a collection of Guthrie's sheet music published in 1946 includes his Mermaid Avenue address and one of his anti-fascist slogansThis page from a collection of Guthrie's sheet music published in 1946 includes his Mermaid Avenue address and one of his anti-fascist slogansAs a part of Guthrie's centennial celebrations, the New Multitudes performers played compositions including his lyrics at Webster Hall in New York City (from left to right: Anders Parker, Will Johnson [drumming], Jay Farrar, and Yim Yames)As a part of Guthrie's centennial celebrations, the New Multitudes performers played compositions including his lyrics at Webster Hall in New York City (from left to right: Anders Parker, Will Johnson [drumming], Jay Farrar, and Yim Yames)Guthrie has continued to remain popular decades after his death; this mural was painted in his hometown of Okemah in 1994Guthrie has continued to remain popular decades after his death; this mural was painted in his hometown of Okemah in 1994

Awards 4

2016Americana Music Association President's Award
2000Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
1997Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
1988Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Hank WilliamsAlso won Americana Music Association President's AwardJim KeltnerAlso won Oklahoma Music Hall of FamePete SeegerAlso won Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardDizzy GillespieAlso won Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardKay StarrAlso won Oklahoma Music Hall of FameJerry GarciaAlso won Americana Music Association President's Award

About this person

Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was an American singer, songwriter, and composer widely considered one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism and has inspired many generations politically and musically with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land" and "Tear the Fascists Down".

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1967 · aged 55
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32 languages

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