Peter Yarrow Quotes


People can overcome their differences, and when united, move toward a world of greater fairness and justice. As in folk music, each person has a unique role to play.


Citations

Yarrow, Peter. "Biography: Peter Yarrow." Peter, Paul and Mary, www.peterpaulandmary.com/bios/peter.htm.

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Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow
  • Born: May 31, 1938
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Record Producer

Peter Yarrow is an American singer and songwriter who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow co-wrote (with Leonard Lipton) one of the group's greatest hits, "Puff, the Magic Dragon". He is also a political activist and has supported liberal causes that range from opposition to the Vietnam War to the creation of Operation Respect, an organization that promotes tolerance and civility in schools.