Latest Pete Seeger News
The Weaver's Ronnie Gilbert Dies At 88
The singer passed away from natural causes at a retirement home in San Francisco, California on Saturday (06Jun15). Gilbert began her career as a member of the iconic music quartet, alongside Pete...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 June 2015
Steve Martin To Be Inducted Into American Banjo Museum Hall Of Fame
The stars will be feted for contributions to the banjo-playing community alongside fellow Class of 2015 honourees Eddy Davis, Tim Allan and banjo designer Albert Grover at a ceremony in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 May 2015
The World Mourns Death Of Musician And Activist, Pete Seeger
US folk legend Pete Seeger has passed away at the age of 94, The Times report. The exact cause has not been announced, but Seeger reportedly passed away at a New York hospital following a...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 28 January 2014
Bruce Springsteen & Pete Seeger To Be Inducted Into Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Bruce Springsteen and folk legend Pete Seeger are to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences as part of the class of 2013.The two musicians join Herbie Hancock, Robert De Niro and...
By WENN on 25 April 2013
Washington Civil Rights Concert Tops Greatest Gigs Poll
The March on Washington event in 1963, featuring BOB DYLAN, JOAN BAEZ and folk icon PETE SEEGER, has beaten THE BEATLES' ED SULLIVAN shows and Dylan's controversial Newport Folk Festival gig to top a list...
By WENN on 25 November 2009
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