Peter Yarrow

Peter Yarrow

Deceased · Born: May 31, 1938 · Died: Jan 7, 2025

Personal Details

BornMay 31, 1938 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Peter Yarrow, a renowned American singer and songwriter, rose to prominence as a member of the iconic 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary.

Born on May 31, 1938, Yarrow's professional career was marked by a plethora of achievements, including co-writing one of the group's most beloved and enduring hits, "Puff, the Magic Dragon", alongside Leonard Lipton.

Throughout his life, Yarrow remained a passionate advocate for social and political causes, actively opposing the Vietnam War and supporting initiatives aimed at promoting school anti-bullying programs.

Yarrow's remarkable legacy serves as a testament to his enduring impact on the world of music and beyond, as captured in his Wikipedia biography, licensed under CC-BY-SA, with a full list of contributors available on Wikipedia.