Pete Seeger American Singer Born 1919 in New York City
Pete Seeger · singer and street artist · American
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Biography
Pete Seeger was born on 3 May 1919 in New York City. He was an American singer. The date of his death is 27 January 2014; He was 94. He belonged to The Weavers.
His discography here counts 17 albums between 1944 and 2012. The earliest release on record is Songs of the Lincoln Battalion (1944), and the most recent is Pete Remembers Woody (2012). In genre terms, the records list traditional folk music. He played banjo and guitar. The label on record is Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
He also had 9 screen credits on record, including Palme (2012) and American Masters (1986). Where Have All the Flowers Gone? is listed among his notable work.
Awards on record come to 9 wins. Records show Paul Robeson Award in 1977 as his first win. The newest entry is Schneider Family Book Award in 2007.
Groups and bands
- The Weavers
Discography
17 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pete Remembers Woody | Album |
| 2008 | At 89 | Album |
| 1998 | Birds, Beasts, Bugs & Fishes | Album |
| 1998 | If I Had a Hammer: Songs of Hope & Struggle | Album |
| 1971 | Rainbow Race | Album |
| 1966 | Dangerous Songs!? | Album |
| 1966 | God Bless the Grass | Album |
| 1963 | We Shall Overcome | Album |
| 1962 | At the Village Gate | Album |
| 1958 | American Favorite Ballads, Vol. 2 | Album |
| 1958 | Gazette, Vol. 1 | Album |
| 1958 | Sleep-Time: Songs & Stories | Album |
| 1957 | American Industrial Ballads | Album |
| 1955 | Goofing-Off Suite | Album |
| 1954 | Frontier Ballads | Album |
Show all 17 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | American Folk Songs for Children | Album |
| 1944 | Songs of the Lincoln Battalion | Album |
Awards and nominations
9 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Schneider Family Book Award | Won | |
| 1996 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1993 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1979 | Eugene V. Debs Award | Won | |
| 1977 | Paul Robeson Award | Won | |
| Kennedy Center Honors | Won | ||
| Library of Congress Living Legend | Won | ||
| National Medal of Arts | Won | ||
| War Resisters League Peace Award | Won |
Filmography
9 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Palme | Film | |
| 2010 | Gasland | Film | |
| 2005 | No Direction Home | Film | |
| 2001 | American Roots Music | Film | |
| 1986– | American Masters | TV series | |
| 1983 | Seeing Red | Film | |
| 1970 | Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon | Film | |
| 1969 | Alice's Restaurant | Himself | Film |
| 1969– | Sesame Street | TV series |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Toshi Seeger (2013, ended by death). He was the father of Mika Seeger. Education on record includes Avon Old Farms School and Harvard University.
Pete Seeger Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Pete Seeger at the time of death?
Pete Seeger died on 27 January 2014 at the age of 94. He was born on 3 May 1919.
What is Pete Seeger known for?
Pete Seeger was known as a former member of The Weavers.
What is Pete Seeger’s nationality?
Pete Seeger was American, born in New York City.
Who was Pete Seeger married to?
Pete Seeger’s marriages on record are to Toshi Seeger (2013).
Has Pete Seeger won any awards?
Yes. 9 awards are on record, including Schneider Family Book Award (2007).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q244441), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Donna Lou Morgan, U.S. Navy · Public domain
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