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Harry Forster Chapin ( / ˈtʃeɪpɪn / CHAY-pin; December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and hunger activist best known for his folk rock and pop rock songs. He achieved worldwide success in the 1970s.
This site has been re-created by Harry Chapin's family to celebrate his 30 year legacy, what he wrote, what he sang, and what he accomplished. We are sharing Harry’s "Story of a Life" through photos, music, stories, poems, and his commitment to "A Better Place to Be."
Jul 17, 1981 · Harry Chapin, a folk-rock composer and performer active in many charitable causes, was killed yesterday when the car he was driving was hit from behind by a tractor-trailer on the Long...
Harry Chapin (December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter whose legacy is built not only on his unique style of folk music, but also on the vast humanitarian...
The Harry Chapin Archive: An archive of articles, sounds, and photos relating to the late singer-songwriter best known for Cat's in the Cradle.
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Harry Chapin was killed in a car crash in Long Island, when his car was hit by a tractor trailer while he was driving to perform a charity concert in East Meadow, New York. He was 38 years old.
Harry Forster Chapin was an American singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and hunger activist best known for his folk rock and pop rock songs. He achieved worldwide success in the 1970s....
Apr 23, 2024 · Harry Chapin (born Dec. 7, 1942, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died July 16, 1981, Jericho, N.Y.) was an American singer-guitarist who became as well known for his humanitarian efforts—particularly his antihunger crusade—as for his music.
The son of a big band drummer, Chapin played in the Brooklyn Heights Boys' Choir and during his teens formed a group with his brothers, Tom and Stephen. Immensely talented as a writer and film maker, he directed the Oscar-nominated Legendary Champions in 1968, after which he returned to music.
