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Also Known As Woodrow Wilson Guthrie
Born July 14, 1912 • Oklahoma
Died October 3, 1967 (aged 55) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1988)
Notable Works “Bound for Glory”
Notable Family Members son Arlo Guthrie

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