(July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967)

Woody Guthrie was a singer-songwriter and folk musician who influenced many 
musicians including Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen. His musical 
legacy includes political, traditional and children’s songs. Guthrie’s best-known
song is “This Land is Your Land”. He is the father of musician Arlo Guthrie
(pictured below).

Arlo Guthrie

Woody Guthrie wrote this song in 1940 and recorded it in 1944. It was
not published until 1945.