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The band Woody Guthrie was founded in 1912. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Okemah. Generally, music journalists would define Woody Guthrie’s style within the genre/s of contemporary folk music, country music, and other rock music.
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Pete Seeger
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Phil Ochs
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Leadbelly
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Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
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Dave Van Ronk
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The Carter Family
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Bob Dylan
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Hank Williams
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Arlo Guthrie
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Tom Paxton
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Townes Van Zandt
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Doc Watson
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John Prine
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Billy Bragg
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Bob Dylan And The Band
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Elizabeth Cotten
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