For Pete's Sake: The Influence of Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger was an American folk singer-songwriter, musician, and social activist. He was a prominent figure on national radio in the 1940s. He achieved a string of hit records in the early 1950s as a member of The Weavers, particularly with their recording of Lead Belly's "Goodnight, Irene," which topped the charts for 14 weeks in 1950. The book traces Pete's historical and family stories, including learning the banjo, travelling with Woody Guthrie, and finding commercial success. It also expla