Ronnie Gilbert

This article is about the folk singer. For the bassist, see Blues Magoos.

Ronnie Gilbert
Gilbert in August 2006
Background information
Born
Ruth Alice Gilbert

(1926-09-07)September 7, 1926
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 2015(2015-06-06) (aged 88)
Mill Valley, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • political activist
Formerly ofThe Weavers

Ruth Alice "Ronnie" Gilbert (September 7, 1926 – June 6, 2015), was an American folk singer, songwriter, actress and political activist. She was one of the original members of the music quartet the Weavers, as a contralto with Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, and Fred Hellerman.

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