Folk Singer Pete Seeger dies at 94

[Spideyman]

Another legend has passed to the clearing.......

(CNN) -- Pete Seeger, the man considered to be one of the pioneers of contemporary folk music who inspired legions of activist singer-songwriters, died Monday.

He was 94.

Seeger's best known songs include "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)" and "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)."

But his influence extended far beyond individual hits.

His grandson Kitama Cahill Jackson told CNN that the singer died of natural causes at New York Presbyterian Hospital on Monday evening

 

[GNTLGNT]

...I am aware of Seeger's legacy, but must confess I've never been an admirer of most folk music...just don't care for it-and yes, I've given it many a try...the genre is much poorer for his loss, but strong because of the foundation he helped lay...RIP Pete....

 

[GNTLGNT]

 

[Out of Order]

Thanks for posting this, Spidey. Part of my youth went with Pete last night. I saw him perform numerous times over the years from Central Park, to an elementary school to the The Croton on The Hudson Music Festival in NY. And, of course, with Arlo. Pete Seeger was an outstanding performer and above all person. He will be missed.

Thanks for all the memories Pete and the pancakes you made for us at Croton. May the Clearwater sail forever!!!

 

[Tery]

Aye. Out of Order. I feel the same. Another piece of my childhood is gone.

I had to play this tonight...


This was my favorite song as a child. RIP Pete.

I've written a nice obit for our news page. I'll post it later.

 

[Out of Order]

Could someone fix the title of the thread, please?

Thank you.

 

[Moderator]

Could someone fix the title of the thread, please?

Thank you.

Had changed it before scrolling down to see this but mission accomplished either way.

 

[Spideyman]

Had changed it before scrolling down to see this but mission accomplished either way.

Thank you MsMod.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

"Where Have All the Flowers Gone," "Turn! Turn! Turn!" and "If I Had a Hammer"... Man, that takes me back to my youth. I just watched a PBS show on folk music the other night. Love PBS for those kind of things. Worthwhile making donations to PBS just for their music endeavors alone.

Had changed it before scrolling down to see this but mission accomplished either way.

"Mission Accomplished." Channeling your inner George W Bush I see.

 

[king family fan]

may he R.I.P.

 

[fushingfeef]

One of the few who could rightfully be called "living legend". Rest in peace, Pete.