Arlo Guthrie
1947
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Biography
Arlo Guthrie is an American folk singer-songwriter known for his protest songs and storytelling through his music. He was born in 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, to legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie. Arlo gained fame with his song 'Alice's Restaurant Massacree,' which became an anti-war anthem during the Vietnam War era. Throughout his career, Arlo Guthrie has continued to be a prominent figure in the folk music scene, spreading messages of peace, social justice, and environmental activism.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I'm not a politician. I think politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice.
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You can't have a light without a dark to stick it in.
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Singing a good song is harder than telling a story, 'cause you're dealing with the melody, the two are bound together but you can't do it all at once.
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You get tired of silence. You get tired of waiting. You get tired of listening.
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Nothing dies harder than a bad idea.