Biography - A Short Wiki
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Arlo Davy Guthrie is an American singer and songwriter. He began his career in 1967, most of his songs being those protesting against social injustice and also storytelling. He took the steps of his father as he also sang such kind of songs. He is popular for his song, Alice’s Restaurant Massacree. Apart from singing, he is also an actor and also involves himself in politics.
Career Highlights
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Guthrie got the idea of his first song, ‘‘Alice’s Restaurant Massacree’’ from the littering charge. In 1969 his song, ‘‘coming into Los Angeles’’, was released although it did not do very well. Guthrie had his own band, Shenandoah, performed for the first time in 1975. Although the band continued to perform, it did not do well as he expected as he even performed better while he was making solo music. He released his first album, ‘’Amigo’’, in 1976 under Warner Bros. Records.
Family and Personal Life
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Guthrie married his wife, Jackie Hyde, although she later died in 2012 after suffering from liver cancer. Together they had four children, one son, Abe Guthrie, and three daughters, Annie, Sarah Lee, and Cathy Guthrie. Just like him, all his children are also musicians.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Jackie Hyde (d. 2012) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Abe, Annie, Sarah Lee, and Cathy Guthrie) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Arlo Davy Guthrie |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 75 years |
| Date of Birth | July 10, 1947 |
| Place of Birth | Coney Island, Brooklyn |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.85 m, 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 86 kg, 189.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $12 million |
| Occupation | Musician |
Height, Weight, and Age
Arlo Guthrie's height is quite tall measuring 1.85 m. Arlo Guthrie weighs 86 kg. Being born on July 10, 1947, translates to an age of 75 years as of todays date (May 28, 2023).
Quotes
We live in an increasingly sophisticated world that makes it difficult to make simple comments on stuff. There are too many people on both sides of the border who are taking advantage of circumstances and the situation.
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You get people talking about being worried about their art, and dances… their culture being wiped out or taken over, and yet these same people are taking advantage of their people to use them as cheap labour.
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Yes, I was born in Coney Island. The Holy Land.
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Music is a nice friend to have around, whether it is just for yourself or for other people. If you can enjoy it, being professional is almost secondary.
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There are people all over the world who are willing to exploit others. You can’t just point the finger at America.
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