Trivia

Singer credited with the folk music movement of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Introduced Joan Baez at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival.

Influenced Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul & Mary.

Member of American Youth for Democracy.

Blacklisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Co-wrote songs with Phil Ochs.

Co-wrote over 200 songs with Shel Silverstein.