Birthdate: June 30, 1936
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: February 10, 2002
David Kenneth Ritz Van Ronk was a highly influential American folk singer celebrated for his wide-ranging musical repertoire, encompassing old English ballads, blues, gospel, rock, jazz, and swing. He played a pivotal role in the American folk music revival and the vibrant Greenwich Village scene of the 1960s, earning the moniker “Mayor of MacDougal Street”. Van Ronk was renowned as a mentor and champion of up-and-coming folk musicians, including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Phil Ochs. His innovative arrangements and performances made a lasting impact on the folk music genre.
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