Woody Guthrie (1912 - 1967)
Woody Guthrie was a singer, songwriter, writer and political activist. He
had a huge influence on American folk music. He is also considered to have
paved the way for singer-activists such as Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger and Bruce
Springsteen.
His music influenced whole generations of singers and
songwriters He wrote more than twelve hundred songs including ‘This Land is
Your Land’, ‘It Takes a Worried Man’, ‘Hobo’s Lullaby’, and ‘So Long its
Been Good to Know you’.
Many of his songs have been recorded by hundreds of major recording artists
worldwide.
Woody lost his mother to Huntington’s Disease (HD) at the age of 18. Despite
developing HD himself in his early thirties he continued in his personal and
social struggles for many years more. Having been hospitalised in his latter
years, he died aged 55 on October 3, 1967.
Sincere thanks to Andy Irvine and music promoter
Dereck Nally for their generous support.
Woody Guthrie 40th
Anniversary
Show Featuring Andy Irvine
WHELAN'S Wed 3rd
October - Doors 8PM
All profits from the show will go to the
Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland and Focus Ireland.
Tickets: WAV Tel:
1890 20 034
Ticketmaster, Sound Cellar and Road Records. |
