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Woody Guthrie

A colossal figure of America's folk heritage whose simple, lyrically powerful songs inspired generations, both musically and socially.
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  • Woody's 20 Grow Big Songs
    Woody Guthrie / Arlo Gu … / Guth …
    Woody's 20 Grow Big Son …
  • Bound for Glory
    Woody Guthrie
    Bound for Glory
  • Struggle
    Woody Guthrie
    Struggle
  • Library of Congress Recordings, Vols. 1-3
    Woody Guthrie
    Library of Congress Rec …
  • Songs to Grow on for Mother and Child
    Woody Guthrie
    Songs to Grow on for Mo …
  • This Land Is Your Land: The Asch Recordings, Vol. 1
    Woody Guthrie
    This Land Is Your Land: …
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Woody Guthrie

Woody Guthrie - Artist Details

Active

1930s - 1960s

Born

July 14, 1912 in Okemah, OK

Died

October 3, 1967 in New York City, NY

Genre

Folk

Styles

Political Folk Traditional Folk Field Recordings Protest Songs

Also Known As

Woodrow Wilson Guthrie

Member Of

Almanac Singers
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