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Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger

F
Music
Birthday
May 3, 1919
Age
106
Height
0'0" (0 cm)
Net Worth
$4M
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About

Pete Seeger was a highly influential American folk singer, songwriter, musician, and social activist. He achieved mainstream success in the 1940s and early 1950s with The Weavers, who popularized folk songs like "Goodnight, Irene." During the McCarthy era, Seeger faced blacklisting but re-emerged as a leading voice in the protest music scene of the 1960s. He championed causes such as civil rights, disarmament, and environmental protection.

Career Timeline

1948C$0.01M

Joins The Weavers

Gained mainstream success.

1950C$0.05M+$0.04M

The Weavers Blacklisted

Fell victim to McCarthyism.

1960B$0.2M+$0.15000000000000002M

Solo Career Resurgence

Re-emerged as folk icon.

1963B$0.5M+$0.3M

Civil Rights Anthem Writer

Championed social justice and peace.

1994B$1M+$0.5M

National Medal of Arts

Honored for artistic achievement.

2009B$3M+$2M

Performed at Obama Inauguration

Celebrated career peak in his elder years.

2014B$4M+$1M

Passed Away in New York

Died a legend of folk music.

2026F▼▼▼$4M

Impact on Music Forgotten

While known in his era, his influence is lost in time.

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