Holly near and ronnie gilbert

          In , Holly Near dedicated her second album to Ronnie Gilbert.

        1. Holly Near · Ronnie Gilbert Lifeline Extended - Live from the Great.
        2. Children brought parents to introduce them to Holly Near.
        3. Recorded live April May 1, at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco.
        4. Holly Near, Ronnie Gilbert ·

          5. Children brought parents to introduce them to Holly Near..

          Ronnie Gilbert

          American folk singer, songwriter, actress and political activist (1926-2015)

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

          Ronnie Gilbert

          Gilbert in August 2006

          Birth nameRuth Alice Gilbert
          Born(1926-09-07)September 7, 1926
          Brooklyn, New York, New York, U.S.
          DiedJune 6, 2015(2015-06-06) (aged 88)
          Mill Valley, California, U.S.
          GenresAmerican folk music, protest music, Americana
          Occupations
          • Musician
          • singer
          • songwriter
          • actress
          • political activist
          Formerly ofThe Weavers
          Pete Seeger
          The Almanac Singers
          Arlo Guthrie
          Woody Guthrie
          Holly Near
          Lead Belly

          Musical artist

          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.

          Early life

          Gilbert was born in Brooklyn, New Yor