"I would nominate Pete Seeger", from Harry Belafonte inducting Pete Seeger into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1996. (That's the actual quote. Diary title limit wouldn't allow the full quote).
On my list of personal "Heroes" Pete Seeger is #1. For sure there are those who have walked the world stage that may have moved the peace and justice needle closer to righteousness than Pete and are held up as beacons for us to follow, but what were they singing?
They were singing We shall overcome, If I had a hammer, Which side are you on? Where have all the flowers gone?, and many more. If you watch the video linked above, Harry Belafonte has a much more comprehensive list of these songs and how and where they influenced the people.
PS
I don't think Pete would approve of adding his face to Mt. Rushmore, but its the thought that counts;-)
I'm a bit embarrassed as a DFH that I did not know that Pete had been inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame. I came across that fact as I was engaged in my early morning Youtube fest today. How did I get there?
As I was perusing some of the diaries this AM someone mentioned "Gilead". Having too many song lyrics in my head, Gilead immediately began my internal search engine since it was part of a song I knew. What was the name and who sang it? Cue the hour glass spinning. Ding, Mark Spoelstra. Search, search, search... here it is, The times I've had.
Let me tell you 'bout the times I've had
They ain't so good and they ain't so bad
Let me tell you 'bout the times I've had
Travelin' up the road to Gilead
Let me tell you 'bout the places I've been
Let me tell you 'bout the folly of men
Oh, oh, oh, the times I've had.
Hmmm, what's that on the side bar.
The Story Behind "Forever Young" by Pete Seeger
Mini-documentary about the recording of the song "Forever Young" by Pete Seeger featured on the album "Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International"
Which lead to the induction video. Damn it nice to learn something new.