Great Performances S36E9 — Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Celebration: Live from Madison Square Garden

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Great Performances•Season 36•Episode 9

Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Celebration: Live from Madison Square Garden

8.5/10 · 24 votesJul 30, 2009

Ranked #2 of 7 in Season 36•+1.0 vs season avg

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With a career spanning more than half a century, renowned folk artist, political activist, and avid environmentalist, Pete Seeger, turned 90 in May of 2009. In honor of the milestone birthday, a multi-generational roster of artists, whose music has been shaped by Seeger’s vision, gathered

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Episode Summary

"Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Celebration: Live from Madison Square Garden" is episode 9 of Great Performances season 36. It scored 8.5/10 from 24 votes, ranking #2 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on July 30, 2009.

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