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Okemah OK, 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”. Guthrie is perhaps best known for his song “This Land Is Your Land”, which is regularly sung in American schools. Many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress.
Guthrie traveled with migrant workers from Oklahoma to California and learned traditional folk and blues songs. His songs are about his experiences in the Dust Bowl era during the Great Depression and he is known as the “Dust Bowl Troubadour.” Guthrie was associated with, but never a member of, Communist groups in the United States throughout his life.
Guthrie was married three times and fathered eight children, including American folk musician Arlo Guthrie. He is the grandfather of musician Sarah Lee Guthrie. Guthrie died from complications of the degenerative neurologic affliction known as Huntington’s Disease. In spite of his illness, during his later years Guthrie served as a figurehead in the folk movement providing inspiration to a generation of new folk musicians, including mentor relationships with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Bob Dylan.
Early life: 1912–1930
This Land Is Your Land”, which is regularly sung in American schools. Many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress.
Guthrie traveled with migrant workers from Oklahoma to California and learned traditional folk and blues songs. His songs are about his experiences in the Dust Bowl era during the Great Depression and he is known as the “Dust Bowl Troubadour.” Guthrie was associated with, but never a member of, Communist groups in the United States throughout his life.
Guthrie was married three times and fathered eight children, including American folk musician Arlo Guthrie. He is the grandfather of musician Sarah Lee Guthrie. Guthrie died from complications of the degenerative neurologic affliction known as Huntington’s Disease. In spite of his illness, during his later years Guthrie served as a figurehead in the folk movement providing inspiration to a generation of new folk musicians, including mentor relationships with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Bob Dylan.
Early life: 1912–1930
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VK1990 wrote:
Pretty Boy Floyd
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bit188 wrote:
a god
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Antimusician wrote:
I love his stories and characters he created. His influence on folk music is unmeasurable.
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FlyingSalt wrote:
ballads of sacco & vanzetti is a fucking great album, before i got it i had only heard "two good men" and "red wine" but all the songs are great, politically conscious woody at the top of his game
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Dustache wrote:
The American leftist legacy lives in his recordings. Bless you, Guthrie.
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Furashubakku wrote:
It's a shame that America doesn't seem to understand the message of This Land Is Your Land.
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FlyingSalt wrote:
i personally love that the communal message of "this land is your land" has cemented itself in american culture, it's the TRUE national anthem as far as i'm concerned, i just wish every verse would be included...but i agree that its a shame that the rest of his catalogue is overlooked, woody is a truly inspiring figure if only because he showed what one man, a guitar, and a hell of a lot of conviction can accomplish
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bacontape wrote:
come back woody, we need you now
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OceanSoul121 wrote:
I grew up with this stuff. I love it.
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GrimAxeman wrote:
The Ballads of Sacco & Vanzetti are a great great record, with the bonus participation of Pete Seeger in the end.
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DeadKinks wrote:
The first great protest singer of recorded music. Can't imagine where we'd be if not for him.
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arsham_sh wrote:
Hard Travelin'
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Antimusician wrote:
Pretty sad that he is nowdays known only for "This Land Is Your Land"... Woody Guthrie has many more splendid recordings.
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mrtiee wrote:
This mandocaster kills communists.
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dylanfan420 wrote:
<mindless copy-paste of another message in the shoutbox>
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rewixas wrote:
this machine kills fascists...
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Afangefel wrote:
I admire this man.
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SamanthaWi wrote:
I love Woody Guthrie and George Ellias
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taintlesslord wrote:
Free Cover + New Album Being sold for bail money. Buy it, feel good.
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DemonSanctuary wrote:
happy to share a birthday on July 14th. RIP Woody.
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