Pete Seeger, the keenly observant folk musician and proactive environmental and civil rights advocate, passed away on January 27, 2014 at the age of 94. Seeger was born in New York City in 1919 to musicians Charles and Constance Seeger, and developed his passion for music early in his life, playing the ukulele and five-string banjo as a child. He was an influential figure in the folk revival of the 20th century, introducing generations of listeners to traditional songs such as "We Shall Overcome" as well as writing his own songs, including “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “Where Have All The Flowers Gone.” Many of his later works focused on nature and anti-war themes. Seeger was an outspoken advocate for civil rights, physicians’ rights and labor rights, among other causes. He created the musical ensemble The Weavers, charting top-10 hits such as "Goodnight, Irene" and "On Top of Old Smoky." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. After his death, Seeger was remembered by fans, politicians and performers alike as a pioneering musician and social activist who will have a lasting influence.