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“Work in nightclubs was interesting. There were interesting people and places, but by and large, the commercial music experience.”

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Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger was an American folk singer, musician, and social activist, renowned for his pivotal role in popularizing folk music in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. His music often addressed social justice and environmental concerns, and he was a leading figure in the American folk music revival. more

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