Folk Musician Peter Yarrow Dies at 86

Peter Yarrow, the iconic folk musician from the trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, passed away at the age of 86 on January 7, 2025, after a four-year battle with bladder cancer. Yarrow was known for his contributions to the anti-war musical movement during the 1960s, with classics like 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'Puff, the Magic Dragon' cementing his legacy. He was born in New York City in 1938 and became a prominent figure in the Greenwich Village folk scene, achieving significant success with his group alongside Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. His daughter, Bethany Yarrow, noted that while the world recognizes him as a legendary folk activist, he was also a generous and wise individual. In his later years, Yarrow continued to perform and remained active in political causes, particularly opposing the Vietnam War. His passing leaves Stookey as the last surviving member of the trio, which had a profound influence on American music and culture.