Woody Guthrie

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Woody Guthrie

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Birthday
Jul 14, 1912 (113 years old)
Death date
Oct 03, 1967

Woody Guthrie

Known For

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
1h 32m
DOLBY
Movie 2013

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in...

Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
1h 35m
DOLBY
Movie 2008

Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan

This fascinating program tells the story of the music and...

Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
1h 30m
DOLBY
Movie 2006

Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home

Every American who has listened to the radio knows Guthrie's...

BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie
1h 7m
DOLBY
Movie 1988

BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie

Documentary on the life of Woody Guthrie, the travelling songwriter...

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 about the Dust Bowl period, was included on Mojo magazine'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 a major influence on their work include Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Hunter, Harry Chapin, John Mellencamp, Pete Seeger, Andy Irvine, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Jeff Tweedy, Tom Paxton, Brian Fallon, Sean Bonnette, and Sixto Rodríguez. He frequently performed with the message "This machine kills fascists" displayed on his guitar.