Harry Chapin

Folk singer

Died when: 38 years 221 days (463 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Harold Forster Chapin (December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and hunger activist best known for his folk rock and pop rock songs.

He achieved worldwide success in the 1970s.Chapin, a Grammy Award-winning artist and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee, has sold over 16 million records worldwide.

Chapin recorded a total of 11 albums from 1972 until his death in 1981.All 14 singles that he released became hits on at least one national music chart.

As a dedicated humanitarian, Chapin fought to end world hunger.He was a key participant in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977.

In 1987, Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work.

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