Peter Yarrow Dies

Yarrow co-founded Peter, Paul and Mary alongside Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers in 1961.

Peter Yarrow, born on May 31, 1938, in New York City, was an American singer-songwriter renowned for his role in the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Raised in an upper-middle-class family that valued art and scholarship, Yarrow developed an early interest in music, transitioning from violin to guitar during his youth.

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Chicago – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

My 15th inductee, number 3 for 2023 is Chicago.

Chicago’s songs combine elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop music. They were formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. Chicago began writing politically charged rock music and later moved to a softer sound, generating several hit ballads. The group had a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

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