Folk music legend Pete Seeger dies at 94

Pete Seeger died at the age of 94 - the person who helped create the modern American folk song movement. He co-wrote the song 'If I Had a Hammer'.


Seeger died due natural causes. His songwriting prowess extends to include the folk classics "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" and "Turn! Turn! Turn!".

Seeger was also known for his being an environmentalist and a follower of liberal politics. His singing career went shattered when he got involved in a political controversy; He was imprisoned for not admitting his time in the Communist Party.

He was barred from TV networks for 17 years.

Upon his return to television in 1967, Seeger launched his anti-war song 'Waist Deep in the Big Muddy'. It was censored but eventually, it helped solidify public views against war.

Here is Pete Seeger, rocking it at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013 - singing 'If I Had A Hammer' (The Hammer Song) Live: