Pete Seeger was one of the most illustrious folk singers of the 20th century. He was not only a singer but also a songwriter, labor activist, naturalist and peace advocate. During his long and fruitful career, he released a number of songs that went on to become chartbusters, most notably, ‘Goodnight Irene’, ‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone’ and ‘Turn, Turn, Turn!’ He was one of the founding members of the band, ‘The Weavers’ which became very popular. However, he quit the group after the other members agreed to perform for a cigarette commercial. Pursuing a solo career in the world of music, he sang and wrote songs pertaining to the civil rights, pressing environmental issues and international disarmament. With the advent of protest music, Seeger’s career was on an upsurge. A highlight of his career was when he popularized the song, ‘We Shall Overcome’, which went on to become a spiritual anthem all over the world and more importantly, during the American Civil Rights Movement, which created a positive impact on his career as an activist and a singer. Considered one of the big-guns of ‘folk’ music, Seeger has received innumerable awards for his countless contributions and he was also a recipient of the distinguished Grammy Awards. To learn more about this multi-talented personality, scroll further.