Biography
Who is Arlo Guthrie?
Early life and education
Arlo Davy Guthrie was born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, in 1947. He was the son of prominent folk singer Woody Guthrie and dancer Marjorie Mazia Guthrie. His mother was a professional dancer with the Martha Graham Company and founded the organization that is now known as the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Arlo was the fifth of eight children born to his father, though he grew up alongside his sister, Nora Guthrie.
The story of Alice's Restaurant
In 1965, while on a break from college, Arlo and his friend Richard Robbins were arrested for illegally dumping garbage on private property in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Because the local landfill was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, they had disposed of trash from the home of their friends, teachers Ray and Alice Brock. The two men appeared in court, pleaded guilty, and paid a fine after cleaning up the site.
Musical career and activism
Arlo Guthrie continued his father's musical legacy throughout his career as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, banjoist, and mandolinist. His only top-40 hit was his cover of Steve Goodman's song City of New Orleans. Other well-known tracks include Coming into Los Angeles, which he performed at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, and The Motorcycle Song. His song Massachusetts was named the official folk song of the state where he lived for most of his adult life.
Family and personal life
Arlo Guthrie is the father of Sarah Lee Guthrie. His children have pursued careers in music, continuing the creative path set by their grandfather. Arlo's own upbringing was influenced by his diverse background; his father was of English and Scottish descent, while his mother was the daughter of immigrants from Ukraine. His grandmother was the Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt.
Birthday and age
Arlo Guthrie was born on July 10, 1947, which makes Arlo 79 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Arlo shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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