-
- Name: Woodrow Wilson Guthrie
- Born: July 14, 1912
- Died: October 3, 1967
- Origin: Oklahoma
- Children: 8
- Best known song: "This Land is Your Land"
-
-
Woody Guthrie was one of the most respected and prolific Folk musicians of the 20th century and provided an inspiration to a new generation of politically minded Folk singers and songwriters including Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, as well as his son, folk singer Arlo Guthrie.
-
Background
Guthrie was born in Oklahoma during the height of The Great Depression. With his mother Nora confined to a mental institution and his father working to pay off bad debts, Guthrie was forced to busk in order to make a living. After moving to Los Angeles and gaining notoriety as a radio Folk performer, Guthrie's music began to get more political and left-leaning. -
Influence
Guthrie's legacy and music influenced a generation of up and coming Folk singers and songwriters, including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle. -
-
-
Woody Guthrie Questions
What is your favorite Woody Allen flick? 1 AnswerMy favorite Woody Allen flick is "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" read more
When will the movie Whatever Works by Woody Allen be coming out? 1 AnswerAccording to imdb.com, it will bereleased in the USA on June 19 in limited basis. It was premiered at Tribecca Film Festival April 22 this year. read more
view more questions...
-
On Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
In writing songs I've learned as much from Cezanne as I have from Woody Guthrie.- Bob Dylan #fb
-
listening to "Woody Guthrie - Tom Joad Part 2" ♫ http://blip.fm/~go120
-
listening to "Woody Guthrie - Tom Joad Part 1" ♫ http://blip.fm/~go0xl
-
Now Playing: Woody Guthrie - Rye Straw
-
listening to "Bob Dylan - Last Thoughts On Woody Guthrie" ♫ http://blip.fm/~go0gi
view more tweets...
-
About this page
-
Page Views0
No one is currently managing this page.
This page currently has no vertical manager.
