Woody Guthrie
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Woody Guthrie
Summary
Woody Guthrie is a human[1]. Born in Okemah[2], he… he was born on July 14, 1912[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 3, 1967[5]. He worked as a guitarist[6], singer-songwriter[7], street artist[8], musicologist[9], and songwriter[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah[2].
- Woody Guthrie died in New York City[4].
- Woody Guthrie was born on July 14, 1912[3].
- Woody Guthrie died on October 3, 1967[5].
- Burial took place at Highland Cemetery[12].
- Among Woody Guthrie's spouses was Marjorie Guthrie[13].
- A child of Woody Guthrie was Arlo Guthrie[14].
- A child of Woody Guthrie was Nora Guthrie[15].
- Woody Guthrie held citizenship in United States[16].
- Woody Guthrie's professions included guitarist[6].
- Woody Guthrie's professions included singer-songwriter[7].
- Woody Guthrie's professions included street artist[8].
- Woody Guthrie's professions included musicologist[9].
- Woody Guthrie's professions included songwriter[10].
- Woody Guthrie's professions included autobiographer[17].
- A notable work attributed to Woody Guthrie is This Land Is Your Land[18].
- Woody Guthrie received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
- Woody Guthrie received the Americana Music Association President's Award[20].
- Woody Guthrie received the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[21].
- Woody Guthrie received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[22].
- Woody Guthrie was a member of Industrial Workers of the World[23].
- Woody Guthrie is recorded as male[24].
- Woody Guthrie's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Woody Guthrie's genre is American folk music[26].
- Woody Guthrie's genre is folk music[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Okemah[2], Woody Guthrie… he was born on July 14, 1912[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include guitarist[6], singer-songwriter[7], street artist[8], musicologist[9], songwriter[10], and autobiographer[17].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Woody Guthrie is This Land Is Your Land[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], a lifetime achievement award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1962[30]; Americana Music Association President's Award[20]; Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[21], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1997[33]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[22], a music museum[34], in United States[35], founded in 1983[36].
Personal Life
Woody Guthrie was married to Marjorie Guthrie[13]. Children include Arlo Guthrie[14], a singer[37], b. 1947[38], of United States[39] and Nora Guthrie[15], a music executive[40], b. 1950[41], of United States[42], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Historical Album[43].
Death and Burial
Woody Guthrie died on October 3, 1967[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was Huntington's disease[44]. He is buried at Highland Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Woody Guthrie has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by Bob Dylan[46], a songwriter[47], b. 1941[48], of United States[49], awarded the National Medal of Arts[50], specialised in singing[51]; James Taylor[52], a singer-songwriter[53], b. 1948[54], of United States[55], awarded the National Medal of Arts[56]; John Mellencamp[57], a singer[58], b. 1951[59], of United States[60], awarded the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[61]; Graeme Allwright[62], a singer-songwriter[63], 1926–2020[64], of New Zealand[65], specialised in beekeeping[66]; Andy Irvine[67], a mandolinist[68], b. 1942[69], of Ireland[70]; and Dolly Parton[71], a guitarist[72], b. 1946[73], of United States[74], awarded the National Medal of Arts[75], specialised in music composing[76].
Works attributed to him include Bound for Glory[77], a written work[78] and This Machine Kills Fascists[79].
FAQs
Where was Woody Guthrie born?
Woody Guthrie's place of birth was Okemah[2].
Where did Woody Guthrie die?
Woody Guthrie died in New York City[4].
Who was Woody Guthrie married to?
Woody Guthrie's spouses include Marjorie Guthrie[13].
What did Woody Guthrie do for work?
Woody Guthrie worked as guitarist[6], singer-songwriter[7], street artist[8], musicologist[9], and songwriter[10].
What awards did Woody Guthrie receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], Americana Music Association President's Award[20], Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[21], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[22].
Who did Woody Guthrie influence?
Woody Guthrie has been cited as an influence by Bob Dylan[46], James Taylor[52], John Mellencamp[57], and Graeme Allwright[62].