Peter Yarrow

Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow
	Yarrow in 2008
Background information
Born	May 31, 1938 (age 86); New York City, US
Genres	Folk
Occupations	Singer-songwriter; guitarist; record producer;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar;
Years active	1950s-present
Member of	Peter and Noel Paul (2009–present);
Formerly of	Peter, Paul and Mary (1961–1970; 1978–2008);

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.