

Here are some cool clips, songs, and text for you to check out while reflecting on Seeger’s life and music:ġ. “Over the years, Pete used his voice-and his hammer-to strike blows for worker’s rights and civil rights world peace and environmental conservation. “Once called ‘America’s tuning fork,’ Pete Seeger believed deeply in the power of song,” President Barack Obama said in a statement on Tuesday. His impact his on American culture was profound, as he influenced popular music and iconic musicians, including Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, for decades.

Pete Seeger, the folk-music legend and activist, died on Monday at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.
