"I'm not a politician. I think politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice."

Arlo Guthrie (1947)
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About Arlo Guthrie

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.

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