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Peter Yarrow: 5 Things to Know About the Late Singer

Peter Yarrow of ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ fame died on January 7. Find out more about his life and remarkable career, below.

“The world knows Peter Yarrow the iconic folk activist, but the human being behind the legend is every bit as generous, creative, passionate, playful, and wise as his lyrics suggest.” Leading a veritable folk music awakening in the 60s, they produced two number one albums, six Billboard Top 10 singles, and won five prestigious Grammy Awards. According to the A.P, Yarrow’s publicist, Ken Sunshine, confirmed that he’d passed away in New York after a four-year long battle with bladder cancer.

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