Peter "Pete" Seeger (May 3, 1919 – January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer and activist.
I enjoyed attending two of his concerts in Los Angeles in the 1960's. One concert was at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and one at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. I played a number of his albums many hundreds of times.
His ability to get everyone singing, clapping, and smiling was enchanting.
Pete was a significant contributor to the civil rights movement, anti-war movement, liberal causes, and environmental activism. He inspired us to be better people and better Americans. His efforts to encourage people to clean up the Hudson River are legendary.
Like many students in the 1960's, I sang folk songs alone and with small groups, played a guitar, and associated these activities with the counter-culture movement.
Yes, I am one of those tender-hearted Liberals that Ann Coulter delights in insulting each day.
We Shall Overcome
Pete, for me, was a truly decent, open-hearted, involved, and inspiring man!!
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