Woody Guthrie
Birthday
1912/07/14
Day of death
1967/10/03 (55 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Okemah, Oklahoma, USA
Also know as
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie
Biography
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter and composer who was one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. He inspired several generations both politically and musically with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land". Guthrie wrote hundreds of country, folk, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Dust Bowl Ballads, Guthrie's album of songs abou...Read more
Acting
(1997) This Land Is Your Land: The Animated Kids' Songs of Woody Guthrie
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(2005) Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand
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(2003) Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974
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(1947) To Hear Your Banjo Play
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(2008) Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
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(2013) Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
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(1984) Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin'
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(1940) The Fight for Life
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(2006) Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
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(1975) Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
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(1988) BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie
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(1977) All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music
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