Birthdate: May 3, 1919
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: New York City, United States
Died: January 27, 2014
Peter Seeger was a renowned American folk singer and social activist, celebrated for his protest music advocating for various causes. He gained fame as a member of The Weavers, with chart-topping hits such as “Goodnight, Irene.” Despite being blacklisted during the McCarthy Era, Seeger resurfaced in the 1960s as a key figure in the civil rights movement. He was a highly productive songwriter, known for iconic tracks like “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “If I Had a Hammer.” Additionally, Seeger popularized the spiritual song “We Shall Overcome,” which emerged as a powerful anthem of the civil rights movement.
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