Woody Guthrie (1912–1967) was an influential American folk singer and songwriter known for his protest songs and social activism. He wrote hundreds of songs, including the iconic “This Land Is Your Land.” Guthrie’s music spoke to the struggles of working-class people during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl era. His style blended traditional folk, blues, and political commentary, and he became a major inspiration for later artists like Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.