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Music Arlo Guthrie

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Because commercial radio found his songs too long or too offensive, massive stardom often eluded folk hero Arlo Guthrie. Still, the celebrated troubadour's catalogue helped define a generation. The offspring of folk icon Woodie Guthrie, Arlo is perhaps best known for 1967 hit "Alice's Restaurant," the 18-plus minute Vietnam war-protest paean that inspired the subsequent Arthur Penn feature. Of course, he also penned similarly ubiquitous tunes like "The Motorcycle Song," and his covers ("City of New Orleans" is a standout) and collabs with artists like Pete Seeger and his dad rivaled the originals. Expect a slate of revolution tunes tonight, as Guthrie hits UCLA armed with two guitars, a harmonica, and his legendary razor-sharp wit.

– Julian Hooper

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