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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.
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...
Apr 23, 2024 · Harry Chapin was an American singer-guitarist who became as well known for his humanitarian efforts—particularly his antihunger crusade—as for his music. Born into a musical family from the Brooklyn Heights section of New York City, Chapin played in bands with his brothers and made documentary.
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." Harry's stories are resonating now through the generations.
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 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 influence...
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.
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....
Thirty years would pass before the album would ever reach the CD format. was finally re-released in June, 2002. 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.
Harry Chapin was born New York City in 1942. 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.
