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LWolf

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70. That is a beautiful rendition of that song.

Thu Jan 30, 2014, 10:50 AM

Jan 2014

Watching Tao on stage with his grandfather over the years, I've often pondered what it was like to have that man, with his heart, soul, and presence, to grow up with, to follow.

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Pete Seeger has died [View all] markpkessinger Jan 2014 OP

Honor to Pete Seeger! David__77 Jan 2014 #1

Wow, 94. He had a long and full life. He will not be soon forgotten. R.I.P. Electric Monk Jan 2014 #2

Man, I'll miss this one. RIP Pete Seeger... icymist Jan 2014 #3

RIP Pete Seeger red dog 1 Jan 2014 #9

... countryjake Jan 2014 #4

. LWolf Jan 2014 #31

Good bye, Mr. Seeger. TheMightyFavog Jan 2014 #5

"Which side are you on?" Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #58

An anthem that is a perfect theme song LWolf Jan 2014 #61

"Where Have All The Flowers Gone" Elwood P Dowd Jan 2014 #6

He translated that into German eridani Jan 2014 #18

No better man ever walked this earth. Ron Green Jan 2014 #7

well said. n/t RoccoR5955 Jan 2014 #25

Wow what a sad day. RIP Pete. anti partisan Jan 2014 #8

He was one in a million....like Woody Guthrie. red dog 1 Jan 2014 #10

oh, no, he was always so strong even as he got older, hollysmom Jan 2014 #11

Pete Seeger . . FairWinds Jan 2014 #12

I always sang this to my kids... handmade34 Jan 2014 #51

I played and sang this to my students LWolf Jan 2014 #69

Somehow I thought Pete would live forever Hekate Jan 2014 #13

Took the words out of my mouth. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2014 #21

"Somehow I thought Pete would live forever." He will. retread Jan 2014 #33

This is sad, sad news. demmiblue Jan 2014 #14

He showed us how to live, how to love. And Yeah, his music was great too me b zola Jan 2014 #15

That is a beautiful rendition of that song. LWolf Jan 2014 #70

I'll bet he wants this song at the memorial eridani Jan 2014 #16

RIP. dear Pete Seeger ReRe Jan 2014 #17

I am in tears malaise Jan 2014 #19

His wife died not too long ago and from what I read about her, LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #20

Loss of a legend. Loss of my biggest musical influence Nanjing to Seoul Jan 2014 #22

Hats off to him. RIP. Hoyt Jan 2014 #23

I feel a great hole in my heart Tanuki Jan 2014 #24

Recommend! KoKo Jan 2014 #38

I got to meet Pete Seeger at his 90th Birthday Party Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #26

He was a very gifted man and his music will live forever! B Calm Jan 2014 #27

A genuine American folk hero, like Johnny Appleseed. . . DinahMoeHum Jan 2014 #28

Thanks...wonderful tribute... Johnny Appleseed.. KoKo Jan 2014 #42

I saw him perform in the 60s. femmocrat Jan 2014 #29

I woke to this news this morning LWolf Jan 2014 #30

“This machine surrounds hate and forces it to surrender” countryjake Jan 2014 #34

Yes. LWolf Jan 2014 #45

I too am devastated. The world is a lesser place now that Pete is no longer with us. classof56 Jan 2014 #62

. LWolf Jan 2014 #65

Thank you! classof56 Jan 2014 #66

Amy Goodman on Free Speech TV is doing remarkable coverage right now B Calm Jan 2014 #32

Thank you! femmocrat Jan 2014 #35

It was awesome. Not sure but I think B Calm Jan 2014 #36

Her site should have it up later this afternoon...and with transcript KoKo Jan 2014 #43

Thanks KoKo B Calm Jan 2014 #46

Here is a link to his Youtube channel Generic Other Jan 2014 #37

Love him! ellie Jan 2014 #39

You did good, Pete! MineralMan Jan 2014 #40

I think the greatest tribute Le Taz Hot Jan 2014 #41

I agree. nt LWolf Jan 2014 #56

Wonderful photo of him...on the Hudson River..I think... KoKo Jan 2014 #44

Well, Colbert vowed to 'grind him into the ground' or something. randome Jan 2014 #47

In his prime somewhat before my time, but clearly a great man. bullwinkle428 Jan 2014 #48

RIP! hrmjustin Jan 2014 #49

I hope Obama mentions Seeger in his address tonight. Paladin Jan 2014 #50

I look for him to do that. B Calm Jan 2014 #64

He issued a public tribute statement today. Paladin Jan 2014 #67

A great American... Ohio Joe Jan 2014 #52

Listenin to Barbara Allen right now ... ananda Jan 2014 #53

Take it easy, but take it! Brickbat Jan 2014 #54

a great life and a great loss to us all yurbud Jan 2014 #55

I met him in New York during one of his clean up the Hudson Clearwater Sloop events flamingdem Jan 2014 #57

Spent three days with him at his place Boom Sound 416 Jan 2014 #59

Wow, I bet that's an interesting story. B Calm Jan 2014 #60

A Great Man has passed! RIP burrowowl Jan 2014 #63

K&R B Calm Jan 2014 #68