Peter Yarrow, singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, Iconic Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Passes Away at 86
The New York Times reported that Peter Yarrow, the lead singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, died on Tuesday at his Manhattan home. He was 86.Ken Sunshine, Yarrow’s publicist, informed the Times that he had been fighting bladder cancer for four years and passed away soon after.
Yarrow’s involvement in the film Puff the Magic Dragon, which he co-wrote, resulted in Peter, Paul, and Mary becoming a No. 2 Billboard hit.The Yarrow trio is widely recognized for their contributions to folk music and the introduction of Bob Dylan’s music. Many of their hits, including “If I Had a Hammer,” “Cruel War,” and “The Great Mandella (The Wheel of Life),” promote peace-promoting human rights.
Yarrow used the group’s friendly, light-hearted attitude as a platform for her performances at rallies, human rights protests and marches. Following the March on Washington, the group performed “Blowin’ in the Wind” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which was also the site of last year’s Rev. event. His “I Have a Dream” was the speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr.
Despite its bravery, our dragon is exhausted and has entered the final stage of his magnificent existence.According to Bethany Yarrow’s statement to Variety, Peter Yarrow, the iconic folk activist, is just as generous, passionate, creative, playful, and wise as his lyrics suggest.According to her, her father’s life was driven by a firm conviction that it could change the world through love and purpose. His unwavering belief in the power of singing together to transform the world was always present.
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