Woody Guthrie
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Most Influential Person
American singer-songwriter
Why Is Woody Guthrie Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. He has inspired several generations both politically and musically with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land", written in response to the American exceptionalist song "God Bless America".
