Woody Guthrie

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Okemah, United States (1912 – 1967)

Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie (July 14, 1912–October 3, 1967) was an American songwriter and folk musician. Guthrie’s musical legacy consists of hundreds of songs, ballads and improvised works covering topics from political themes to traditional songs to children’s songs. Guthrie performed continually throughout his life with his guitar frequently displaying the slogan “This Machine Kills Fascists ”. More…

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folk, singer-songwriter, country, americana, political
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Pete Seeger, Leadbelly, Phil Ochs, The Carter Family, Hank Williams