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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: American Toubadour, Folk Singer and Activist Pete Seeger Has Died at Age 94 [View all]Autumn Colors
(2,379 posts)66. Grew up in Newburgh
Another K&R for Pete.
My mom used to refer to him as "that communist" and refused to ever take me to see him or the Sloop Clearwater.
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BREAKING: American Toubadour, Folk Singer and Activist Pete Seeger Has Died at Age 94 [View all]
Hissyspit
Jan 2014
OP
a good and brave man, the quintessential liberal. RIP, my dear. You gave me such hope.
roguevalley
Jan 2014
#15
It's great to hear stories like yours. Fond memories of a legend and an inspiration for all of us.
adirondacker
Jan 2014
#59
Pres. Bill Clinton gave him the National Medal of the Arts in 1994. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 2014
#42
Had no idea he was that old. He acted much younger. RIP and Well Done, Pete.
yellowcanine
Jan 2014
#61
RIP to a great citizen of the world... who brought inspiration, hope and joy to so many,
deurbano
Jan 2014
#78
The passing of an American Icon. Better men than he are seldom seen these days.
Ikonoklast
Jan 2014
#98
I feel so lucky to have been alive at the same time as that great man, and to
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2014
#111