Woody Guthrie
Also known as Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie, Woodrow W. (Woody) Guthrie, Dust Bowl Troubadour
American singer-songwriter (1912–1967)
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Woody Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter (1912–1967) who wrote and performed music throughout the 20th century. He is remembered as an influential figure in American folk music and social commentary.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1912
- Died
- 1967
- Works
- 41
Top works
- Bling blang
- Hard hitting songs for hard-hit people
- Pastures of plenty
- Bound for Glory
- Woody's 20 grow big songs
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Acting · Okemah, Oklahoma, USA
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…
Known for
- Woody Guthrie and the Ghost of Tom Joad Today — Self (archive footage)2026
- Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation — Self (archive footage)2013
- Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan2008
- Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home — Self (archive footage)2006
- Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand — Self (archive footage)
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Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (/ˈɡʌθri/; July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, and composer widely considered one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism and has inspired many generations politically and musically with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land" and "Tear the Fascists Down".
Guthrie wrote hundreds of country, folk, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Dust Bowl Ballads, Guthrie's album of songs about the Dust Bowl period, was included on Mojo's list of 100 Records That Changed the World, and many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress. Songwriters who have acknowledged Guthrie as an influence include Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Lou Reed, Phil Ochs, Bruce Springsteen, Donovan, Robert Hunter, Harry Chapin, John Mellencamp, Andy Irvine, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Dropkick Murphys, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Jeff Tweedy, Tom Paxton, Country Joe McDonald, Brian Fallon, Sean Bonnette, Sixto Rodríguez, Steve Earle and Jesse Welles. Guthrie frequently performed with the message "This machine kills fascists" displayed on his guitar.
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