Has performed with both Woody Guthrie and Arlo Guthrie.
He is a composer, lyricist, vocalist, and banjo player.
He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1994 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington D.C.
He wrote the song "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)", which was recorded by Judy Collins and later became a #1 hit for The Byrds in 1965. The lyrics were adapted from the Old Testament of the Bible; namely from the Book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, Verses 1-8.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 (under the category Early Influence).
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972.
Is an advocate of alternative fuel vehicles, and owns an electric pick-up truck.
Is part of a distinguished musical family. His parents were teacher and musicologist Charles Seeger and composer Ruth Crawford Seeger. His brother and sister are singers Mike Seeger and Peggy Seeger.
Kennedy Center Honoree, 1994.
Stepbrother-in-law of Ewan MacColl.
Stepuncle of Neil MacColl.
The Harry Chapin song, "Old Folkie", is a tribute to Seeger.
The inscription on his banjo reads: "This instrument surrounds hate and forces it to surrender."
Was scheduled to appear on "The Smothers Brothers Show" (1965) but the song he was going to perform, "Waist Deep in The Big Muddy", was deemed too controversial by the network and he was dropped.