tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post8328985589676686360..comments2024-03-28T06:18:17.942-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: So Long, Pete SeegerJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-89230161743986954042014-01-28T22:27:15.131-05:002014-01-28T22:27:15.131-05:00I was lucky enough to participate in his last big ...I was lucky enough to participate in his last big singalong last year at Farm Aid. At the time it was such a magical experience, and this puts the stamp on how lucky I was to be there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-88630041658777054842014-01-28T16:36:50.893-05:002014-01-28T16:36:50.893-05:00One of the few people I would call a hero.
I'l...One of the few people I would call a hero.<br />I'll miss him.<br />R. I. P. Pete.John Kaayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16570233232502054673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-74703432204714998702014-01-28T15:54:31.802-05:002014-01-28T15:54:31.802-05:00I just learned about the man on a newsitem on Belg...I just learned about the man on a newsitem on Belgian national TV.<br />Just to say, he's quite international.Erik Bongershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409523352634066030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-82442632338555371162014-01-28T12:25:44.363-05:002014-01-28T12:25:44.363-05:00Sweet sketch and how fortunate to have those with ...Sweet sketch and how fortunate to have those with the memories. <br />The first music I ever heard live was at the Fox Hollow folk festivals in New York, which my parents took me along as a little kid to see back in the early seventies, where he always used to play in a pasture out on a farm and everybody would sing along. Still have his how-to albums when I got a Honer 5-string banjo for my fourteenth birthday. <br />Even just last week, as with every opening lecture, in Beginning Drawing I include him in my personal inspirations, along with images of Julia Child and Carl Sagan etc: as people who’s passion was teaching their craft and skill and making it easily understandable and fun. His is a beautiful voice that will be heard for all history and carry on teaching simple wonder.jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929486289400863627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-56281300310993718162014-01-28T09:57:55.798-05:002014-01-28T09:57:55.798-05:00What a beautiful tribute you have given him here. ...What a beautiful tribute you have given him here. He gave us all so much. I think you will like my fellow Montrealer's cartoon tribute. (Artist "Aislin"-Terry Mosher)<br />http://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/index.htmlBelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879792367639221264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-7772714067222920482014-01-28T08:55:35.984-05:002014-01-28T08:55:35.984-05:00Pete was a source of light, joy, unwavering princi...Pete was a source of light, joy, unwavering principles, and goodness for so many. He inspired me to buy a banjo in 1972. I had his "How to Play 5-String Banjo" book for years. Playing banjo for my 3rd graders and leading them in song was a direct response to Pete's infectious enthusiasm. Dan's postcard is a treasure. You've described his effect on audiences beautifully. Thanks for this post.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596875722436085739noreply@blogger.com