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Also Known As Peter Seeger
Born May 3, 1919 • New York City • New York
Died January 27, 2014 (aged 94) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2010) • Grammy Award (2008) • Grammy Award (1996) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1996) • Kennedy Center Honors (1994)

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