Happy 90th Birthday Pete Seeger!

[MusicbyBenjamin]

I'll hope to be in the states for his 100th birthday celebration (if he lives that long).

[KITCHENOFDISTINCTION]

Something wonderful about this man. a lesson to stay true to your beliefs. Cheers Mr Seeger.

[bonnieblu313]

god bless you pete seeger,,there will never be another like you,,,

[potii92]

if i ever get to 90 and still can strum a few songs on my porch, then i'll be a happy old man. pete is some one to admire and learn from in a large range of life's aspects. on him for being himself.

[dirtynuke]

I hope he lives to be a 1000

[heartfire451]

This man alone has done more good for the world than any government or politician ever could.

[AntiMusick]

Happy Birthday Living Legend Pete Seeger

[YambidiBlamBlam]

That sorta broght tears to my eyes. Now, I need to go mend my ego by watching some dimestore McRapper talk crap about how bad he is, and feel that I am the one who he is rapping about to make myself feel like a "True G".

[pussymaker82]

wow 4 disrespectful people. and there will be a brain wich is made on sunday...

[JAG312]

What has happened with the petition to nominate Pete Seeger for the Nobel Peace Prize? Compared to the other recipients of the award, Pete is a giant among midgets.

[busheatssht]

Hi, code2high. Pete was born in 1919 so he turned 91 in 2010. What a great legacy!

[thestoryplease]

Pete is the real thing. I was at a music festival in a wooded area one time some years back. Walking from one stage to another I came across a little open space, Pete singing with a small crowd. Couldn't believe the "great" Pete Seeger would be singing impromptu like that. But not only was he singing his heart, he got all of us singing our hearts out. Didn't feel like I was singing with a star - felt like I was singing with God which was all of us together.

Thanks Pete!

[bjtween]

I was a backup singer all my life and a minor rock star in the 90s , but after 40 years of singing he taught me to *sing* - in one afternoon in Riverside Park. I hope he lives to be 1000.

[JAG312]

Pete Seeger is one of the greatest Americans in the history of this country. He represents all that is good in America.

[gazrobbo53]

Pete is a treasure of the World. Get on

[narongwr]

Long live papa Pete. You are more than a great artist.

Thanks for posting.

[LOMANDYO]

Thank you for you time and effort for us lesser mortals,belive it or not they work and inspire us to better things in life,be cool brother XXCC.

[Mazblues]

Pete is Pete is Pete is Pete...man I love him plus he doesn't seem to have changed the least bit since the glorious Rainbow Quest-days - still fighting for a better world and standing up for the right thing to do! Pete you're a legend!!!

[9duryea9]

Some things are constant. Pete is my anchor.

[Mannoroth53]

well I was born on another year, but that's still awesome!

[Mannoroth53]

He and I were born on the same day!

[1canyonguy]

@Mannoroth53 Thats cool- I realzed after many years I had the same PO Box number.

[paulvernon100]

Dale1966tgo; If you knew a little more about the man and his times you'd know that he has travelled the world speaking his mind, in battlegrounds like Northern Ireland, in Communist countries in the 1960's, and his integrity stands head and shoulders above most. He is what the REAL America is about- Freedom for all.

May your ignorance turn to bliss, you silly little man

[MSMYSTIQUE1212]

It is great that others are lucky to have Pete Seeger to look up to and sing his songs of freedom and joy for life. I can listen to his songs all the time. Peace is worth singing for. I do hope that all new song writers follow his philosophy on life. in the USA, Freedom always prevails, an end to the war is somthing we all look forward to. God Bless our soldiers and all who protect and protest the war. May they came to an end forever, Enjoy the world you live .God Bless America.

[stewballmax3]

Grandpa Pete is our GLOBAL treasure!

Thanks for posting.:)

Pax,

Max

[kchrumps]

I just love the guy

[luissting]

people like Pete gives us the hope for a better future for all. Thanks spiritual granpa! Your apearance by Lisbon in the '80s'll never be forgothen. WE SHALL OVERCOME! That's a fact.

[Desdelaperiferia]

goshhh!!! i would like to have a grandad like him....

[lildanny32]

standing up for what is right is what makes seeger great. How personable he is and caring is what makes him so cherished. The musicians you listed are good, but you have to be shallow minded to think their more skilled, only different. Let me guess you think the Iraq war was a good decision ? That mentality seems to run with outspoken ignorant people as yourself. Also, its easy to voice an opinion of others, whats your claim to fame ?

[busheatssht]

Pete Seeger is a national treasure. Those you trash Pete are the same people who would like to see the destruction of labor unions, and a return to working conditions of the 19th century. Pete's detractors are the same people who support US wars of agressions to enhance US corporations like Haliburton and Bechtel, and the oil companies. Those who dislike Pete are the type of peope who get a perverse joy out of poverty, unemployment, homelessness, union busting and militarism. Sing on Pete.

[mostraivos]

@busheatssht

If you allow me, dear friend, Peter is World heritage treasure. For it responds to people's needs distributed all over the world. No fronteers when we feel Human and some don't let us be free. That is, Human.

Thank you, singers and friends. Your words kill fascists.

[Hoddevik1]

@busheatssht You pretty well nailed it ... I love Pete and am so glad he to this day stands up for what is right!

[ray8up]

@busheatssht Rock on well said

[code2high]

@busheatssht Was Pete 91 in 2001 or 2006? It's simply amazing that he is still around. and YES he is a national treasure!

[bartonim]

@busheatssht I'm a Canadian, and I love people like Pete. He really is a treasure.

[1jimcox]

Hmm. Curious comment. I would agree that much of the so-called "folk" music is elitist, formalist rubbish. How many working class or poor folks do you associate with daily? How many can identify Seeger or any other "folk" musician. What qualifies as "folk" music and who has the authority to define it for the rest of us? Pop, Rock, Jazz, R&B, Latin, & Country are today's folk musics because folks are singing with them. They are not singing with the Seegers or the Peters, Pauls, and Marys.

[1jimcox]

I always preferred the more skilled, challenging, adventurous, and modern music and words of Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, Miles Davis, Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Gil-Scot Heron, George Clinton, Mahavishnu Orchestra....

[tacomuybueno]

each style of music has it's own niche. i like the bands you listed, but they take nothing away from pete or any other music you may not like.

[1jimcox]

I gew up along the Mohawk River near the Hudson. Seeger and the Sloop folks came to my school when I was about 8 years old, sirca 1966 perhaps. I remember the adults being very excited. I remember the music and musicianship was mediocre and the performances were overdone with the hokey facial expressions and over-animated gesturing. I didn't get it then. I still don't.

[donovanmcconnell]

pete,

youve always been such a great inspiration to me and I am proud to share both your values and our name Raymond J Seeger JR

[highlandhearted]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Seeger. How can we keep from singing, precious friend!

[Jillster32]

A very happy birthday to a sweet soul who has inspired me to be a better person.

[grummeper]

THANKS!

[moggy1000]

One of the most cherished moments in my life was when I was able to shake the hand of this kind soul after one of his always inspirational concerts.

[gandesas]

Long Live the 15th Brigade !!!!!!!!!!!!

[LetArtsLive]

great artist an i got a marshall amp today so i wont forget

[lchcmike]

Remember Camp Woodland, and the kids who are now in their 1970's you help to include and inspire. And enjoy.

mike cole

[BOZKevin]

Kind Sir: You have been an inspiration to millions of people. I am but one.

You inspired me to learn to play a 12 string in the late 60's. Best wishes

[bustersilverbell]

Happy birthday Pete! You have been my inspiration for almost forty years!

Olof Anjou

[KateFremont]

Thank you, Pete, for a life well lived. My daughter and I love you! You are one of my heroes. Happy birthday!

[phononut]

The voice may be a little weaker,but the the fire is still there.

[5stringirl]

Happy Birthday, Pete. We will all be singing in your honor on that day!

[tonzafun13]

Thanks for the memories, stories, and songs, Pete! My father, Tom Hunter, was a big fan and had a lot of respect for you and your music. Thanks again for doing what you do and have a fantastic birthday!

[Candismilesalot]

90 years young, sweet!!!