Bob Gibson

Pete Seeger and Smithsonian researchers collected a treasure trove of folk music but it took the charismatic Bob Gibson to make this music the pop culture of the ’50s and ’60s. Through his performances, as well as his mentoring of new artists and songwriters, Bob altered the landscape of American music. His ringing tenor voice, innovative instrumental virtuosity and captivating showmanship brought folk music into venues that had never before experienced the tradition of the traveling troubadour.

Updated January 30, 2020