Tuesday, January 28, 2014

ITP V.014 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. PETE SEEGER (FOLK SINGER/THE WEAVERS)

MESSAGE ON PETE SEEGER's BANJO: "This machine surrounds hate and forces it to surrender".






This is a very sad day. Folk singer, political activist  (formerly of the WEAVERS) PETE SEEGER has passed away at 94.
PETE SEEGER is local hero as he founded the CLEAR WATER  PROJECT (HUDSON RIVER SLOOP CLEARWATER) to contest PCB's dumped in the Hudson River and the folk music festival.  PETE SEEGER co-founded the WEAVERS whom were often (and wrongfully) blacklisted for politically progressive lyrics and ideals during the McCarthy era.


PETE SEEGER is a local Hudson Valley area legend whom last resided in Beacon, NY.


My heart breaks, R.I.P. buddy, condolences to PETE SEEGER's friends, family and fans.

PETE SEEGER was nominated for a Grammy for his latest release "The Storm King".

FROM MICHAEL MOORE:


RIP Pete

FROM GAS LAND: 
Thank you Pete. Thank you for the Hammer, The Bell and all the Songs of Freedom. We will miss you so much. So much. 

FROM SWEET RELIEF: 
R.I.P. Pete Seeger, inarguably one of the all time greats. We were privileged to share the planet with you.

FROM LEONARD PELTIER: 
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to a dear friend and longtime supporter. It is time for you to truly rest .... in peace. Your work here was amongst the greatest. A life of service toward all things........ real.
Legendary folk singer and activist Pete Seeger has died at 94.http://abcn.ws/1bus2ac

Greetings my friends, relatives, supporters:

I want to comment on a couple of different issues one is on a sad note, that Pete Seeger passed away. When I say sad it is because we will miss the music he gave to the world, and gave to all the people who struggle against the injustices that take place throughout the world and humanity it seemed like he always had a song that would remind us of who we are and what our responsibility was/is to this existence. I for one will miss him, he has been a strong supporter of the cause for justice in my case throughout many, many years.

I will definitely miss Pete Seeger.

Whether he goes to heaven, someplace for a while or reincarnates I have no doubt a personality like his will ever be silenced by a mere passing of lifetime.
Thank you for the lifetime you shared with us Pete Seeger.

In keeping with being thankful, every day I wake up I am thankful for the many people who support Native American causes and the causes of all humanity thought the world.
There is no one person or one group that is totally responsible for probably any one thing as we know it. All life and experience and existence is built upon the foundation of something before it. I am especially grateful, and I would like to say again to Mr. James Anaya and all the people who worked so hard to facilitate his coming to see me. It really means a lot, because I know he represents the thoughts and prayers of Native people all across this country that went to his meetings and have shared their concerns in my case, and when I say ALL across this country, I mean the far North into Canada and the far south into South America. I especially want to thank the International Indian Treaty Council, who worked so hard to help bring this about. I also want to say a special thanks to all of our Sisters in the movement, in saying that I do mean Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, and ALL of the courageous women who have worked for so many years and who stand up in their respected communities and are so much an inspiration to the children and to the men.

The women have always been the backbone of any movement throughout the world for they are the givers of life and the ones who have the very first influence on our children.

With that I will close for now.
Again, thank you Pete Seeger.

May we all be inspired by Pete Seeger and others like him.

Your friend in the struggle
In the spirit of Crazy Horse
Leonard Peltier
Mitakuye Oyasin

FROM ANI DIFRANCO: We are mourning the loss of a great folksinger, activist, influence and friend today. Rest in peace Pete Seeger. - the RBR team
Acoustic Guitar's Obituary for Pete Seeger
Ani talks with Madeleine Brand about Pete Seeger on KCRW's "Press Play" airing today at 12pm PT, 3pm ET - tune in online at kcrw.com - RBR
Ani is joining a panel about Pete Seeger's legacy on Inside Story on Al Jazeera America with Ray Suarez tonight 5pm ET / 2pm PT - RBR

http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/inside-story.html


FROM CBBG:
RIP Pete Seeger


FROM O+ FESTIVAL: 
Today we have lost a wonderful man who spoke of the truth in our hearts with melody and grace. Our deepest sympathy to family and friends as we all share the joy and sorrow in his memory. Thank you for guiding our consciousness and tenderness to love and care for one another. RIP Pete Seeger.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: 
Legendary folk icon and human rights champion Pete Seeger inspired a generation! Watch this short documentary on Pete we released for our Chimes of Freedom album: http://bit.ly/1cpCmV3

And share your thoughts below on how Pete Seeger influenced you!
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FROM WORLD FELLOWSHIP (CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE): 

Remembering Pete, with gratitude. 
Condolences to all who knew and loved him, up close and from afar.

May 3, 1919 – January 27, 2014

FROM NY STATE GOVERNOR ANDREW W. CUOMO: 

Albany, NY (January 28, 2014)
“Today, I join with New Yorkers to mourn the loss of a New York icon and folk music legend, Pete Seeger. Pete used his music to make our society and state a better place. He was a champion of civil rights, labor, peace and the environment who used his influence to try and improve the country we live in. As we continue to make New York State the progressive capital of the nation, we are proud to have been the place Pete called home. While he is no longer with us, Pete’s lyrics will continue to live on to inspire future generations. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”

FROM VETERANS FOR PEACE: 
Presente! Pete Seeger, VFP member and the man considered to be one of the pioneers of contemporary folk music...

FROM DEMOCRACY NOW: 
"My mother left instruments around the house ... piano, organ, marimba, squeezebox or penny whistle." -Pete Seeger

FROM GIBSON GUITAR: 
RIP, Pete Seeger. Check out this classic interview Pete gave to

FROM THE NATION:
Pete Seeger Brought the World Together

FROM NY REPRESENTATIVE SEAN PATRICK MALONEY: 
Today is especially sad for those of us in the Hudson Valley who had the honor of calling Pete Seeger a neighbor...


FROM BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: 

"I lost a great friend". 


FROM  SLATE.COM. 
http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/01/28/pete_seeger_huac_transcript_full_text_of_anti_communist_hearing_courtesy.html


FROM MATT SORUM (GUNS AND ROSES): 
– RIP: Pete Seeger “My job is to show folks there’s a lot of good music in this world, and if used right it may help to save the planet.”

FROM THE DROPKICK MURPHY's:
Rest in peace Pete Seeger ... Thank you for the inspiration !!!

FROM DAVID DRAIMAN (DISTURBED):
RIP TO A LEGEND, "IF I HAD A HAMMER..." Pete Seeger, Legendary Folk Musician, Activist, Dies at 94

FROM HUFFINGTON POST:
What Pete Seeger can teach modern musicians

FROM LUCINDA WILLIAMS: 
Rest In Peace. It was an honor to know him and his words and music.

FROM FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON: 
Pete Seeger's great heart was matched only by his commitment to social justice. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and

FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Today we honor the life of Pete Seeger who supported Habitat’s work in Newburgh, N.Y.

FROM KD LANG: 

Thank you, Pete Seeger.

FROM ALEX SKOLNIK: 
I met Pete Seeger 3 yrs ago at JFK. At 91, he was in blue jeans, carrying a hardshell gtr case & flying 2 a gig. RIP


BSP (KINGSTON, NY): 
There will never be another one like Pete, RIP


FROM USA TODAY: 



FROM AP: 








 http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/arts/music/pete-seeger-songwriter-and-champion-of-folk-music-dies-at-94.html?_r=0

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/Pete-Seeger-Folk-Death-242337781.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand

http://www.latimes.com/obituaries/la-me-pete-seeger-20140128,0,2122566,full.story#axzz2rgGNbkmM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/28/pete-seeger-died-folk-singer-songwriter-obituary_n_4678019.html

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20140128/pete-seeger-should-have-new-tappan-zee-bridge-named-for-him-downstate-politician-says?nstrack=sid:1147315|met:300|cat:0|order:1


FROM CBS: BREAKING NEWS: American troubadour, folk singer and activist Pete Seeger has died at age 94, family says

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-