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October 3, 1967
Woody Guthrie, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1912)
Woody Guthrie
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was an American singer, songwriter, and composer widely considered one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism and has inspired many generations politically and musically with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land" and "Tear the Fascists Down".