 Arlo Guthrie was born July 10, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY., the son of the legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie. Arlo grew up surrounded by the folk musicians who influenced the times: Pete Seeger, Cisco Houston, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Sonny Terry, and The Weavers. These legendary greats were significant influences on Arlo's musical career. The singer enjoyed a Top 20 hit with a version of 'City Of New Orleans' in 1972, and today Arlo remains a popular figure on the folk circuit, as well as an imposing sight with his full mane of grey hair. He rereleased his most famous song in 1995, an even longer version of 'The Massacre Revisited'. Over the years, Arlo has toured extensively across Canada, the United States, and Europe. He is a natural storyteller as well as an accomplished musician, playing the piano, 6 and 12 string guitars, and harmonica. Whether performing solo or with his son Abe, Arlo often plays a selection of old and new, original and traditional songs, that is as varied as his audiences. |
