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R.I.P. Pete Seeger

reiki604 — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:23:49 GMT

Pete Seeger 94 passed away. He was a folk music icon as well as a generous and beautiful soul.

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Preds — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:27:06 GMT

Love his music. Rest In Peace dear Pete.

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Topaz Gem — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:36:53 GMT

I can't believe he was 94. That's an incredible life. RIP, Pete.

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Cakers1 — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:37:50 GMT

His message was peace and justice for all. It doesn't get any better.

RIP, dear Pete.

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sidsmom — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:42:46 GMT

Heard he also rode across the US on a bicycle...even back then that was edgy. Cool guy.

BTW....what are the odds someone will think it's ""Bob-Like-a-Rock"" Seger""?

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croemer — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:43:44 GMT

Wow I had no idea he was that old.

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Preds — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:53:51 GMT

Seeger called the 1950s, years when he was denied broadcast exposure, the high point of his career. He was on the road touring college campuses, spreading the music he, Guthrie, Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter and others had created or preserved.

"The most important job I did was go from college to college to college to college, one after the other, usually small ones," he told The Associated Press in 2006. " ... And I showed the kids there's a lot of great music in this country they never played on the radio."

His scheduled return to commercial network television on the highly rated Smothers Brothers variety show in 1967 was hailed as a nail in the coffin of the blacklist. But CBS cut out his Vietnam protest song, "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy," and Seeger accused the network of censorship.

From MSN

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hennypenny — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:01:50 GMT

He came to school when I was in elementary school. It was wonderful singing with him. We were and are pacifists and we spent the day sitting around listening to him speak and sing.

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Preds — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:12:25 GMT

On 1/28/2014 hennypenny said:
He came to school when I was in elementary school. It was wonderful singing with him. We were and are pacifists and we spent the day sitting around listening to him speak and sing.

What a wonderful memory. Thank you for sharing.

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adelle38 — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:28:59 GMT

He was a man who dedicated his life to peace and justice and stayed true to his ideals. We were blessed to have him.

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NoelSeven — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:16:52 GMT

He was one of the greats.

Rest in peace, Pete Seeger.

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bells4me — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:14:04 GMT

Never heard of him. RIP Pete.

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terrier3 — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:46:15 GMT

On 1/28/2014 adelle38 said:
He was a man who dedicated his life to peace and justice and stayed true to his ideals. We were blessed to have him.

ITA!

He lived a long, wonderful life and stayed true to his values!

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scotttie — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:47:59 GMT

On 1/28/2014 PinkSugar said:
Never heard of him. RIP Pete.

Oh PinkSugar. You really should look him up on Wiki or something. One of the true Greats.

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madcity411 — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:20:20 GMT

On 1/28/2014 Predsfan said:
On 1/28/2014 hennypenny said:
He came to school when I was in elementary school. It was wonderful singing with him. We were and are pacifists and we spent the day sitting around listening to him speak and sing.

What a wonderful memory. Thank you for sharing.

He came to the UW Madison campus back in the day, and was an amazing man. He could really bring the crowds "together"! R.I.P. Mr Seeger. Well done.