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Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center
320 S. Cuyler Pampa, TX 79065 (806) 664-0824 Website
Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) was an influential American folk singer and songwriter whose music captured the struggles and experiences of working people during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl era. Born in Okemah, Oklahoma, Guthrie traveled widely across the United States, writing songs that reflected social issues, migration, and everyday life.
Guthrie's storytelling style and commitment to documenting American life helped shape modern folk music and influenced generations of musicians.
Guthrie's songs gave voice to the struggles and hopes of ordinary Americans and helped shape the tradition of socially conscious folk music in the United States.
Guthrie was known for a simple folk sound built around acoustic guitar and plainspoken vocals, paired with storytelling lyrics that reflected the lives, struggles, and experiences of everyday Americans.
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Guthrie often performed with the phrase “This Machine Kills Fascists” written on his guitar as a symbol of his belief that music could challenge injustice.
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320 S. Cuyler Pampa, TX 79065 (806) 664-0824 Website
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