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 | Last week, on July 14, the world celebrated what would have been Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday. But, though the day itself may have passed, the celebration is hardly over. Concerts, albums, books, and more will be happening as the year goes on. But, it's a great time to become acquainted with Woody's undying, remarkable career and legacy. | |
Woody Guthrie Profile
If you're just getting to know the career of Woody Guthrie, this is a great place to start - recommended CDs, MP3s, and a brief history of his life and career. Dive in to Woody's influence with this brief profile.
| Essential Woody Guthrie Songs
Woody Guthrie wrote literally thousands of songs in his brief lifetime, encompassing every subject from love to work to cars and children's lullabies. If there's a feeling or fear in the world, Woody wrote a song about it. Check out this quick list of essentials to get started.
| Books By and About Woody Guthrie
Woody wrote a couple of books himself - he was quite the storyteller, even if he didn't always stick exactly to the facts. Those, he left to journalists like Joe Klein and others who have since gathered an unprecedented amount of his notes and journals to piece together his life story. Check out this list of great books by and about Woody Guthrie.
| The Guthrie Family Tree
Woody was not the first - and hardly the last - musician to represent the Guthrie family line. But, since his highly influential career made its mark, his children and grandchildren have carried on the family business quite swimmingly. Take a look at the Guthrie Family Tree.
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