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Apr 12, 2024 · Woody Guthrie (born July 14, 1912, Okemah, Oklahoma, U.S.—died October 3, 1967, New York, New York) was an American folk singer and songwriter whose songs, many of which are now classics, chronicled the plight of common people, especially during the Great Depression.
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was born on July 14, 1912 in Okemah, Oklahoma. Over the decades, his songs have run around the world like a fast train on a well-oiled track. They've become the folk song standards of the nation, known and performed in many languages throughout the world.
Who Is Woody Guthrie? Most people know Woody as the artist who wrote “This Land is Your Land,” but for those who look to him as an influence on art and activism, he is so much more. He wrote more than 3,000 songs in his lifetime — although relatively few were ever recorded — and he was a highly skilled visual artist.
Official Woody Guthrie Website, home of the life and legacy of music icon Woody Guthrie. Discover Woody Guthrie's living legacy through his biography and extensive listing of his published lyrics. Find educational public programs, traveling exhibits, and film selections all based on Woody Guthrie.
Jul 5, 2012 · The summer of 2012 marks the centennial of the birth of American folk icon Woody Guthrie, on July 14, 1912. A poet of the people, Guthrie wrote some of America's most important songs, including...
Jul 11, 2012 · Woody Guthrie would have been 100 years old on Saturday. The singer and songwriter wrote " This Land Is Your Land ," among thousands of other songs. Even though Guthrie died almost 45 years...
Mar 14, 2019 · Woody Guthrie circa 1940. Al Aumuller/Courtesy of Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to...
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