Biography
Peter Yarrow (31 May 1938, New York City, New York, USA), Noel Paul Stookey (b. Paul Stookey, 30 November 1937, Baltimore, Maryland, USA) and Mary Allin Travers (b. 7 November 1937, Louisville, Kentucky, USA) began performing together in the spring of 1961. They were brought together by Albert Grossman, one of folk music’s successful entrepreneurs, in an attempt to create a contemporary Kingston Trio. The three singers were already acquainted through the close-knit coffee house circuit, although Dave Van Ronk was briefly considered as a possible member. The group popularized several topical songs, including ‘If I Had A Hammer’ and were notable early interpreters of Bob Dylan compositions. In 1963 their version of ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’ reached number 2 in the US chart while a follow-up reading of ‘Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right’ also broached the Top 10. They were also renowned for singing children’s songs,...
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