Pete Seeger was a folk legend, renowned for his work in the folk music genre. He was an American singer-songwriter and social activist who was a prominent figure in the mid-20th century American folk music revival. His songs often served as protest songs against social injustice and war. He was also a key figure in the folk music movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Seeger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.