1. Explain some of the connections between Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. 2. Explain how and why Pete Seeger might be seen as a “misunderstood patriot.” 3. Focusing on examples from Pete Seeger: The Power of Song, explain the significance of one (or more) of the following, as it pertains to Pete Seeger: -Charles Seeger (Pete’s father) -The Almanac Singers -Pete Seeger’s wife, Toshi, used to say, “if only Peter would chase women instead of causes I’d have an excuse to leave him.” What did she mean by this? -Rioting in Peakskill, NY -The Weavers -H.U.A.C. (House Un-American Activities Committee) -How to Play the Five-String Banjo -Pete Seeger’s contributions to the promotion and preservation of folk music -Newport Folk Festival -Hootenanny TV show versus Pete Seeger’s Rainbow Quest TV series -“We Shall Overcome” -“The Big Muddy” -The Johnny Cash TV Show -The sloop Clearwater
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Benjamin Filene, Romancing the Folk: Public Memory & American Roots Music: Chapter 5: Performing the Folk: Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan (pp. 183-232)
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