Folk Singer

Woody Guthrie

Woodrow Guthrie was an influential folk musician who wrote songs about American socialism and anti-fascism.

Woody Guthrie
Age
55
Birth Date
July 14, 1912
Death Date
10/3/1967
Life Range
(1912-1967)
Zodiac
Cancer
Born
United States

About

Woody Guthrie is an American folk singer and songwriter whose works focus on the experiences of working-class America. Guthrie's music was a major influence on the burgeoning folk music scene of the 1960s and his legacy is celebrated for his pioneering socially and politically conscious lyrics.

Woody Guthrie Timeline

1912
Woody Guthrie is Born
On July 14, 1912, Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, Oklahoma.
1930s
Begins Writing Folk Songs
In the 1930s, Woody began writing and performing folk songs based on his experiences and observations.
1940
Writes "This Land Is Your Land"
Woody wrote "This Land Is Your Land", which would become one of his most famous songs.
1941
Works for Bonneville Power Administration
Guthrie was hired by the Bonneville Power Administration to write songs promoting public power, irrigation, and the Columbia River.
1952
Diagnosed with Huntington's Disease
Woody was diagnosed with Huntington's disease, a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
1954
Final Public Performance
Despite his declining health, Woody Guthrie gave his last public performance in 1954.
1967
Woody Guthrie Passes Away
On October 3, 1967, Woody Guthrie passed away from complications of Huntington's disease.

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Woody Guthrie was an American folk singer, songwriter, and activist who was born on July 14, 1912 and died on October 3, 1967 at 55 years old. He is best known for his songwriting and activism, which was dedicated to the protection of civil rights and the promotion of labor rights. He is remembered as one of America's most well-known folk singers.