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Pete Seeger, RIP

Pete Seeger at Clearwater 2009 (more by Chris La Putt)
Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger, the man considered to be one of the pioneers of contemporary folk music who inspired legions of activist singer-songwriters, died Monday.

He was 94.

Seeger’s best known songs include “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)” and “If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song).”

But his influence extended far beyond individual hits.

Jackson, Seeger’s grandson, said the singer-songwriter had heart surgery in December to replace a valve, which had gone well and had nothing to do with his death.

He said Seeger was in the hospital for six days before his death.

He couldn’t speak for the last three days, Jackson said, but his mind never went away and he continued to recognize people.

“He was a second father to me, he was a friend, he was a best friend,” Jackson said. “He was just this wonderful, genuine person.” [CNN]

Music has just lost another great one, as legendary folk singer Pete Seeger has sadly passed away at age 94. Rest in peace, Pete. Your contributions to music won’t be forgotten.

Watch some Pete Seeger videos below…

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