This Biography is about one of the best Folk Singer Pete Seeger including his Height, weight,Age & Other Detail…
| Biography Of Pete Seeger | |
| Real Name | Pete Seeger |
| Profession | Folk Singers |
| Nick Name | Peter Seeger |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Unitarian |
| Personal Life of Pete Seeger | |
| Born on | 03 May 1919 |
| Birthday | 3rd May |
| Died At Age | 94 |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Born in | Manhattan |
| Died on | 27 January 2014 |
| Grouping of People | Philanthropists |
| Family Background of Pete Seeger | |
| Father | Charles Seeger |
| Mother | Constance Seeger |
| Siblings | Mike Seeger, Peggy Seeger, |
| Spouse/Partner | Toshi-Aline Ohta |
| Children | Mika Seeger, Tinya Seeger, Peter Ōta Seeger, Daniel Seeger, |
| education | Avon Old Farms, Avon, CT (boarding school), Harvard University (dropped out) |
| Founder/Co-Founder | The Almanac Singers, The Weavers |
| Awards | 1993 – The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 1997 – Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album
2007 – The Schneider Family Book Award for his children’s picture book 1986 – The Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award 1979 – The Eugene V. Debs Award 2008 – Grammy Award for best traditional album of 2008 2008 – The Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award[93] for his commitment to peace and social justice as a musician songwriter activist |
| Personal Fact of Pete Seeger | |
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Pete Seeger was one of the most illustrious folk singers of the 20th century. He was not only a singer but also a songwriter, labor activist, naturalist and peace advocate. During his long and fruitful career, he released a number of songs that went on to become chartbusters, most notably, Goodnight Irene, Where Have All the Flowers Gone and Turn, Turn, Turn He was one of the founding members of the band, The Weavers which became very popular. However, he quit the group after the other members agreed to perform for a cigarette commercial. Pursuing a solo career in the world of music, he sang and wrote songs pertaining to the civil rights, pressing environmental issues and international disarmament. With the advent of protest music, Seeger’s career was on an upsurge. A highlight of his career was when he popularized the song, We Shall Overcome, which went on to become a spiritual anthem all over the world and more importantly, during the American Civil Rights Movement, which created a positive impact on his career as an activist and a singer. Considered one of the big-guns of folk music, Seeger has received innumerable awards for his countless contributions and he was also a recipient of the distinguished Grammy Awards. To learn more about this multi-talented personality, scroll further. |
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