Woody Guthrie: Music, Outlaws, and Politics

This chapter examines the interplay between Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl songs and contemporary punk culture, focusing on themes of rebellion and social justice. It analyzes Guthrie's rise as a voice for the marginalized, his complex political affiliations, and the mythos surrounding the outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd. The discussion highlights Guthrie's lasting impact on folk music, emphasizing its role in critiquing societal injustices and the transformative power of personal storytelling within the genre.