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Pete Seeger (née Peter Seeger)

Memorial Page for Pete Seeger (née Peter Seeger)

May 3, 1919 – Jan 27, 2014(94 years)Died in:Manhattan, New York

American folk singer

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Religion

Unitarian Universalism

Occupation(9)

singerstreet artistbanjoistmusicologistsinger-songwriterguitaristpeace activistmandolinistrecording artist

Awards(10)

National Medal of ArtsGrammy Lifetime Achievement AwardLetelier-Moffitt Human Rights AwardWar Resisters League Peace AwardLibrary of Congress Living LegendKennedy Center HonorsPaul Robeson AwardSchneider Family Book AwardEugene V. Debs AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame

Spouse(1)

Toshi Seeger

Education(2)

Harvard UniversityAvon Old Farms School

Pete Seeger (* May 3, 1919 in New York City; † January 27, 2014 in Manhattan) was an american folk singer. He was 94 years old. He was married to Toshi Seeger. His education included Harvard University and Avon Old Farms School. His faith was Unitarian Universalism. He received 10 awards, including National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Born in New York City, New York

1919

Paul Robeson Award

1977

Eugene V. Debs Award

1979

Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award

1986

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

1993

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

1996

Schneider Family Book Award

2007

Died in Manhattan, New York

2014

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  • Toshi Seeger
  • Charles Seeger
  • Constance de Clyver Edson

Pete Seeger (née Peter Seeger). Forever remembered.