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Mike Seeger was an American folk musician and folklorist. He was a prominent figure in the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s, and was a founding member of the New Lost City Ramblers. He was also a collector and interpreter of traditional American music, and was a major influence on the folk music revival of the 1960s. Seeger was born in New York City, the son of folklorist and musicologist Charles Seeger and his wife, the composer and musician Ruth Crawford Seeger. He was the half-brother of Pete Seeger, and the stepbrother of Peggy Seeger. Seeger was a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, banjo, autoharp, fiddle, and other instruments. He was a noted interpreter of traditional American music, and was a major influence on the folk music revival of the 1960s. He was also a collector and interpreter of traditional American music, and was a major influence on the folk music revival of the 1960s. Seeger was a recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and was inducted into the American Folklore Society's Hall of Fame in 2006. He died in August 2009 at the age of 75.

Popular As Michael Seeger
Occupation sound_department,soundtrack,music_department
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 15 August, 1933
Birthday 15 August
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 7 August, 2009
Died Place Lexington, Virginia, USA
Nationality United States

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Mike Seeger Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Mike Seeger's Wife?

His wife is Alexia Smith (1995 - 7 August 2009) ( his death), Marjorie Ostrow (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Alice Gerrard (? - ?) ( divorced)

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Wife Alexia Smith (1995 - 7 August 2009) ( his death), Marjorie Ostrow (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Alice Gerrard (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Mike Seeger Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mike Seeger worth at the age of 76 years old? Mike Seeger’s income source is mostly from being a successful Sound Department. He is from United States. We have estimated Mike Seeger's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Sound Department

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2009

Mike Seeger was diagnosed with leukemia nearly a decade ago. He underwent treatment for that condition while continuing to perform, record and teach. In July of 2009, a subsequent diagnosis showed that he had developed a second cancer, multiple myeloma. In the same forthright manner in which he had always lived his life he prepared for his death, refusing additional treatment and choosing instead to enter home hospice care. He died at his home in Lexington, VA, surrounded by his wife, his sons, and his sister.

1987

He is known for his work on Talking Feet (1987), Banjo Tales with Mike Seeger (2012) and Indian Summer (1960). He was married to Alexia Smith, Marjorie Ostrow and Alice Gerrard.

1950

He helped to revive interest in American folk music in the 1950s and '60s. He collected traditional Southern rural music, and gathered the stories behind the songs.

1933

Mike Seeger was born on August 15, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA as Michael Seeger.