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Woody Guthrie

Folk·Music·iconic·United States
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Universally recognized and celebrated
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276K
YT SUBS
26K
CHAMPIONS
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Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) was an influential American folk musician, singer-songwriter, and composer who is widely considered one of the most significant figures in American folk music. He was known for his activism and songs addressing social justice themes, with 'This Land Is Your Land' being his most famous work.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (6)
  • Centennial celebrations held at Kennedy Center
  • Influenced major artists including Bob Dylan and Joan Baez
  • Made recordings for the Library of Congress
  • Has annual Woody Guthrie Prize awarded in his honor
  • Recorded influential 'Dust Bowl Ballads' album for RCA
  • Created 'This Land Is Your Land', one of America's most famous folk songs
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Woody Guthrie underrated?

Woody Guthrie has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including centennial celebrations held at kennedy center.

Q:What genre is Woody Guthrie?

Woody Guthrie works in Folk originating from United States (Oklahoma). As a music artist at the "iconic" level, Woody Guthrie has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Folk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Woody Guthrie have?

Woody Guthrie has approximately 276K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 26K YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Woody Guthrie?

Fans of Woody Guthrie often also enjoy Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, Lead Belly, Joan Baez. These artists share common ground in the Folk space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Woody Guthrie's approach to folk, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Woody Guthrie more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, Woody Guthrie's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (iconic). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.

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