Peter Yarrow

American Musician
Peter Yarrow, a legendary folk singer from the 1960s trio Peter, Paul and Mary, is known for co-writing the hit song "Puff, the Magic Dragon." Beyond his music, he has been a political activist and was even convicted of a crime in 1970, though he was later pardoned. His life and career have been full of both successes and controversies.

About Peter Yarrow

Peter Yarrow (born May 31, 1938) is an American singer and songwriter who found fame as a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow co-wrote (with Leonard Lipton) one of the group’s best known hits, “Puff, the Magic Dragon”. He is also a political activist and has supported causes that range from opposition to the Vietnam War to school anti-bullying programs. Yarrow was convicted in 1970 of molesting a 14-year-old girl, for which he was pardoned in 1981 by President Jimmy Carter.

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Peter Yarrow was a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.

Peter Yarrow co-wrote the hit song ,Puff, the Magic Dragon, with Leonard Lipton.

Peter Yarrow was a political activist, supporting causes such as opposition to the Vietnam War and school anti-bullying programs.

Peter Yarrow was convicted in 1970 of molesting a 14-year-old girl.

Peter Yarrow was pardoned for his 1970 conviction by President Jimmy Carter in 1981.

Peter Yarrow was born on May 31, 1938.

Peter Yarrow was an American singer and songwriter.

Quotes by Peter Yarrow

I feel like I need to sing again.

Peter Yarrow

To cure the violence, we must identify and heal the causes of hatred and violence. If we don’t deal with the causes we will never be safe.

Peter Yarrow

We Americans are world leaders and we must lead by example – particularly in times that require careful deliberation before any precipitous action – lest we fail to walk in the shoes of those we might injure.

Peter Yarrow

We can only move to a long-term resolution regarding terrorism and war by planting seeds of peace. We have to start with ourselves.

Peter Yarrow