He had worked with folk singers like Gunthrie before World War II, but after the war ended he formed “The Weavers.” Some of these songs are still played today, such as “Turn! Turn! Turn!” Seeger commented on this particular song, referencing the line “a time to kill,” noting, “we are all descendants of good killers.” This was one of the most profound statements I have ever heard, and speaks to his opinions of society as a whole. Another one of his songs, “If I had a Hammer,” is one of those songs I’m sure anyone who has taken piano or guitar lessons, can play by heart. It is one of those classics everyone knows. We still see Seeger’s influence today – whether it is the elementary music teacher playing one of his songs on the guitar, or the teenager who thinks they are going to bring peace to the world listening to “Turn! Turn! Turn!” He is an unforgettable icon in American history, and in
He had worked with folk singers like Gunthrie before World War II, but after the war ended he formed “The Weavers.” Some of these songs are still played today, such as “Turn! Turn! Turn!” Seeger commented on this particular song, referencing the line “a time to kill,” noting, “we are all descendants of good killers.” This was one of the most profound statements I have ever heard, and speaks to his opinions of society as a whole. Another one of his songs, “If I had a Hammer,” is one of those songs I’m sure anyone who has taken piano or guitar lessons, can play by heart. It is one of those classics everyone knows. We still see Seeger’s influence today – whether it is the elementary music teacher playing one of his songs on the guitar, or the teenager who thinks they are going to bring peace to the world listening to “Turn! Turn! Turn!” He is an unforgettable icon in American history, and in