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Mobsters: Albert Anastasia
As leader of Murder, Inc., Albert Anastasia was one of the most vicious and feared mob bosses of the twentieth century.
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Gangsters: America's Most Evil: The Pot Princess of Beverly Hills: Lisette Lee
This episode examines Lisette Lee, the supposed Samsung heiress who lived a mysterious life of privilege and luxury until her arrest for narcotics trafficking in 2010. The product of an illicit multi-national love affair, Lee was adopted at a young age and moved from South Korea to Beverly Hills. It was there that she molded and shaped various personalities to manipulate those around her. She went to great lengths to get what she wanted; allegedly kidnapping men, setting up surveillance, and wiretapping "team LL:", her crew of minions. The team was formed after Lee became romantically entangled with David Garrett, a street level drug dealer who partnered with her to move mass amounts of marijuana. Lisette chartered a private jet, Garrett got the drugs, and the squad flew 7,000 lbs of pot from LA to Columbus over 14 different trips.
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Gangsters: America's Most Evil: The Mongol Warlord : Ruben "Doc" Cavazos New
Following a deadly brawl between the Hells Angels and Mongols Motorcycle Clubs in 2002, Cavazos came to national prominence. During his reign as the Mongols' president, he expanded the club's membership by recruiting local street thugs with affiliations to the Mexican Mafia. Federal agents say Doc's aim was to take on the Hells Angels and run a massive criminal enterprise engaged in drug running, murder and intimidation. But Doc's power grab came with consequences. During his time in charge, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives infiltrated the club and piled on the evidence for a federal racketeering indictment. Many Mongols say Cavazos' hunger for fame would be his ultimate downfall and drive him to turn on his brothers.

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Joan Baez

Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Anti-War Activist, Guitarist, Singer / 1941 -

Joan Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter and activist who is best known for her distinctive voice and for her role in popularizing the music of Bob Dylan.

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Joan Baez
1941-
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Harry Chapin

Songwriter, Singer, Philanthropist / 1942 - 1981

Folk singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, famous in the 1970s for hits like "Cat's in the Cradle," was also a philanthropist dedicated to fighting world hunger.

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Harry Chapin
1942-1981
Songwriter, Singer, Philanthropist
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Arians
- Famous Singers
Tracy Chapman

Songwriter, Singer / 1964 -

American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman received wide fame in the late 1980s and '90s with songs like "Give Me One Reason" and "Fast Car."

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Tracy Chapman
1964-
Songwriter, Singer
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Singers
Leonard Cohen

Songwriter, Singer, Poet / 1934 -

Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is known for his poetic lyrics and baritone voice. He's received acclaim for such songs as "Hallelujah" and "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye."

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Leonard Cohen
1934-
Songwriter, Singer, Poet
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
Judy Collins

Songwriter, Singer / 1939 -

A folk-pop singer, Judy Collins rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s with such hits as "Both Sides Now" and "Send In the Clowns."

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Judy Collins
1939-
Songwriter, Singer
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Singers
Jim Croce

Guitarist, Singer / 1943 - 1973

Jim Croce was an American folk singer and songwriter. He released five studio albums between 1966 and 1973, before his untimely death in 1973.

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Jim Croce
1943-1973
Guitarist, Singer
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Woodstock Performers
- Famous Leos
David Crosby

Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1941 -

David Crosby is a singer/songwriter who was a founding member of the 1960s Grammy-winning folk rock group Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

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David Crosby
1941-
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
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- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Libras
- Famous Guitarists
Ani DiFranco

Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist / 1970 -

Grammy Award-winning folk singer and songwriter Ani DiFranco's eclectic musical style and politically charged lyrics have made her both a feminist and rock icon.

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Ani DiFranco
1970-
Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist
- In these groups:
- The Mamas and The Papas
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Sagittarians
Denny Doherty

Singer / 1940 - 2007

Denny Doherty was an original member of the 1960s harmonizing rock group the Mamas and the Papas.

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Denny Doherty
1940-2007
Singer
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Guitarists
Donovan

Songwriter, Guitarist / 1946 -

Donovan emerged onto the musical scene in the 1960s as a folk singer, but he is best remembered for such hits as “Mellow Yellow” and “Sunshine Superman,” hippie odes to the counterculture revolution swelling at the time.

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Donovan
1946-
Songwriter, Guitarist
- In these groups:
- Best Song Oscar Winners
- Famous Lefties
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
Bob Dylan

Songwriter, Singer / 1941 -

Bob Dylan is a folk rock singer-songwriter whose career began in the early 1960s with songs that chronicled social issues like war and civil rights.

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Bob Dylan
1941-
Songwriter, Singer
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- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Antiwar Activists
Steve Earle

Anti-War Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1955 -

Steve Earle is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter whose albums seamlessly blend rock, folk and country. He has also appeared on the HBO series The Wire and Treme.

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Steve Earle
1955-
Anti-War Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
- In these groups:
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- The Mamas and The Papas
- Name Changers
Mama Cass

Singer / 1941 - 1974

Cass "Mama Cass" Elliot was known for her heavyset figure, and was one of four members of the late 1960s pop sensation The Mamas and the Papas.

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Mama Cass
1941-1974
Singer
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- In these groups:
- Simon and Garfunkel
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Celebrities With Advanced Degrees
Art Garfunkel

Singer / 1941 -

Art Garfunkel is a singer and one half of the 60s folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel.

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Art Garfunkel
1941-
Singer
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Woodstock Performers
- Famous Geminis
Arlo Guthrie

Guitarist, Singer / 1947 -

American folk singer Arlo Guthrie is the son of renowned folk pioneer Woody Guthrie. Arlo's songbook includes the beloved "Alice's Restaurant Massacree."

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Arlo Guthrie
1947-
Guitarist, Singer
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
Woody Guthrie

Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1912 - 1967

Woody Guthrie was a singer-songwriter, and one of the legendary figures of American folk music.

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Woody Guthrie
1912-1967
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
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- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Woodstock Performers
- Famous Aquarians
Richie Havens

Guitarist, Singer / 1941 - 2013

Richie Havens was an American folk singer who opened the 1969 Woodstock Festival, and covered numerous pop and folk songs over his long career.

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Richie Havens
1941-2013
Guitarist, Singer
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- In these groups:
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Name Changers
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
Joni Mitchell

Songwriter, Singer / 1943 -

Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, responsible for hits such as "Both Sides Now" and "Big Yellow Taxi," is widely considered 1960s and '70s folk royalty.

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Joni Mitchell
1943-
Songwriter, Singer
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- Woodstock Performers
- Famous Aquarians
Graham Nash

Songwriter, Singer / 1942 -

Graham Nash's vocals and songwriting talents helped make Crosby, Stills and Nash one of the most popular folk-rock bands of all time.

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Graham Nash
1942-
Songwriter, Singer
- In these groups:
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Libras
Laura Nyro

Pianist, Singer / 1947 - 1997

Laura Nyro is best known for her musical career as a singer-songwriter, which began in the 1960s.

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Laura Nyro
1947-1997
Pianist, Singer
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- In these groups:
- The Mamas and The Papas
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Intra-Family Feuds
John Phillips

Singer / 1935 - 2001

Singer John Phillips was a member of the popular 1960s folk rock band The Mamas and the Papas, along with Cass Elliot, Denny Doherty and Michelle Phillips.

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John Phillips
1935-2001
Singer
- In these groups:
- The Mamas and The Papas
- Beatty's Babes
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
Michelle Phillips

Television Actress, Singer / 1944 -

Michelle Phillips performed with 1960s folk group The Mamas and the Papas. After the group disbanded, Philips became known for her work as a television actress.

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Michelle Phillips
1944-
Television Actress, Singer
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Libras
- Famous Singers
John Prine

Guitarist, Singer / 1946 -

John Prine is an American singer-songwriter who has issued a prodigious number of albums. His work has been covered by Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash and George Strait.

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John Prine
1946-
Guitarist, Singer
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- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Taureans
Pete Seeger

Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Anti-War Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1919 -

American folk singer Pete Seeger is an iconic figure in the mid-20th century, and is best known for his contributions to the American folk music revival.

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Pete Seeger
1919-
Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Anti-War Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
- In these groups:
- Simon and Garfunkel
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Libras
Paul Simon

Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer, Philanthropist / 1941 -

American singer-songwriter Paul Simon is an influential figure in American rock music. He is best known for his long-running success as a musician.

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Paul Simon
1941-
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer, Philanthropist
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Woodstock Performers
- Famous Capricorns
Stephen Stills

Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1945 -

Stephen Stills is an American folk musician, best known as a member of the vocal super group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. He is the first person to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame twice in one night.

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Stephen Stills
1945-
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous People Named Paul
Paul Stookey

Musician / 1937 -

Paul Stookey was the comedic member of the award-winning folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, and wrote the hit "The Wedding Song (There is Love)."

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Paul Stookey
1937-
Musician
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- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Antiwar Activists
Mary Travers

Anti-War Activist, Singer / 1936 - 2009

Mary Travers was a member of the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul & Mary.

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Mary Travers
1936-2009
Anti-War Activist, Singer
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- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Peter
Peter Yarrow

Musician / 1938 -

One-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, Peter Yarrow co-wrote and sang hits like "Puff the Magic Dragon." He is now a social and political activist.

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Peter Yarrow
1938-
Musician
- In these groups:
- Famous Epileptics
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Woodstock Performers
Neil Young

Environmental Activist, Engineer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer, Philanthropist / 1945 -

Neil Young is one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists of his generation, known for writing and recording such time-transcending songs as "Old Man," "Harvest Moon" and "Heart of Gold."

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Neil Young
1945-
Environmental Activist, Engineer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer, Philanthropist

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