Pete Seeger, 94

[mclem0822]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Saddened to wake to news of passing of Pete Seeger. I grew up in a home where his music and politics were greatly appreciated. Opera, Dixieland Jazz and Seeger's brand of Folk were the first musical genres I was introduced to by my father. As an authentic troubadour, Seeger helped keep the folk 'ball in the air' and it's interesting that he exits the stage in the midst of a strong revival of the music via the Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Dawes and even bands like Villebillies.. A fond goodbye to a gentle soul.

NYT Obituary: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/ar...w-nytimes&_r=0

8 Songs to remember Pete Seeger by: http://theweek.com/article/index/255...mpaign=twitter

Michael Row the Boat Ashore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd_5-2kCzfs

Andrew Cohen with a perfect appreciation: http://www.theatlantic.com/national/...n-soul/283396/

A gentle soul indeed Steve. There's a new documentary on Netflix on the music of Greenwich Village, and Pete is a part of that scene. What a man of principle, who had the courage to fight for what was right. In the face of the insanity and malicious witch hunt, that was the House Committee on Un-American activity! A government disgrace, in my opinion! Pete Seeger was a workin man's hero, but an extremely humble man who believed in the power of good music. A great man. RIP Pete Seeger.