Pete Seeger

Biography

Pete Seeger was a seminal American folk singer, songwriter, and social activist who became a central figure in the 20th-century folk revival. An iconic performer known for his mastery of the five-string banjo, he co-wrote enduring anthems like 'If I Had a Hammer' and 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?', and adapted the Book of Ecclesiastes into the hit 'Turn, Turn, Turn!'. He began his career with groups like the Almanac Singers alongside *Woody Guthrie*, and later achieved commercial success with The Weavers on songs like 'Goodnight, Irene'. Blacklisted for his political beliefs during the McCarthy era, he persevered as a solo artist on labels like #Folkways# and #Columbia#, championing civil rights, environmentalism, and peace.