Who was Pete Seeger
• Seeger was a musician, singer, songwriter, folklorist, labor activist, environmentalist, and peace advocate. After hearing a 5-string banjo, he dropped out of Harvard where he had been studying Journalism to pursue his love of folk music. Seeger is known for his ardent political beliefs and his involvement with leftist political organizations. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/assets/jb/jazz/jb_jazz_seeger_1_e.jpg http://www.nndb.com/people/821/000022755/pete-seeger.jpg • • Seeger supported many ideas, such as the civil rights movement in the United States in the 1950’s, environmental activism, anti-war practices, and worker’s rights. http://blogs.citypages.com/pscholtes/2006/06/something_about.asp • Why Did Springsteen Choose Seeger? -Springsteen first listened to Seeger in 1997 after being asked to perform a song for a tribute album. -Both men share a passion for poltics, the environment and humanity. -Like Seeger, Springsteen too is a leftwing political activist. http://www.elperiodi
