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.
