Harry Chapin | |
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| Born | December 7, 1942 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 1981 (aged 38) East Meadow, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cornell University, no degree |
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| Discography | Harry Chapin discography |
| Years active | 1968–1981 |
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| Website | harrychapinmusic |
Harry Forster Chapin (/ˈtʃeɪpɪn/; 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. Chapin, a Grammy Award-winning artist and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee, has sold over 16 million records worldwide.
Chapin recorded a total of 11 albums from 1972 until his death in 1981. All 14 singles that he released became hits on at least one national music chart. Chapin's best-known songs include "Taxi" and "Cat's in the Cradle."
As a dedicated humanitarian, Chapin fought to end world hunger. He was a key participant in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977.[1][2] In 1987, Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work.[3]
- ^ Harry Chapin: The Gold Medal Collection, album notes, Elektra/Asylum Records, 1988.
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