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Public records list Peggy Seeger as a singer, banjo and musician. Peggy Seeger was born in New York City, New York, United States on June 17, 1935. That works out to 91 years old in 2026.
My Take
Peggy Seeger strikes me as living proof that folk music is a way of being, not just a genre. Born into the legendary Seeger family, she could have coasted on the name, yet she built her own voice across more than sixty years in Britain, banjo in hand. Her life with Ewan MacColl and her enduring activism through song make her feel less like a performer and more like a witness to a century. I am drawn to artists who refuse to chase trends, and Seeger's longevity reads as integrity. That she still raises her voice late in life moves me genuinely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peggy Seeger
- Name (Japanese)
- ペギー
- Reading
- ぺぎー
- Born
- June 17, 1935 (age 91)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- singer / banjo / musician / banjoist
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.peggyseeger.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/peggyseegermusic/
- Xhttps://x.com/PeggySeeger
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy%20Seeger
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2067420
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peggy Seeger born?
Born June 17, 1935 (age 91).
Where is Peggy Seeger from?
Peggy Seeger is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Peggy Seeger do?
Peggy Seeger works as singer, banjo, musician, banjoist.