Pete Seeger

Folk legend Pete Seeger, who died this week, was known for his leftward political bent, but it can't be said he wasn't a patriot.

Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Pete Seeger, who passed away on Monday at the age of 94, at a concert in Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday. He gave a moving speech and performed 'We Shall Overcome,' which Seeger helped turn into a global anthem for human rights.

Legendary musician and activist Pete Seeger has passed away at the age of 94, closing a chapter on one of the most important and inspiring stories in all of American song.