What is Harry Chapin's full name?
Harry Forster Chapin
Harry Chapin nickname(s):
Gapin' Chapin, Harry Forster Chapin, Harry Chapin
Harry Chapin date of birth:
December 28, 1942
How old was Harry Chapin when died?
38
Where was Harry Chapin born?
Brooklyn, New York City New York USA
When did Harry Chapin die?
July 16, 1981
Where did Harry Chapin die?
Jericho, NY
Why did Harry Chapin die?
Automobile Accident (possibly caused by an heart attack)
Harry Chapin body shape:
Average
What color is Harry Chapin's hair?
Brown - Light
Harry Chapin distinctive features:
Curly Hair
Is Harry Chapin gay or straight?
Straight
What is Harry Chapin's ethnicity?
White
What is Harry Chapin nationality?
American
Where did Harry Chapin go to school?
Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, NY
Where did Harry Chapin go to university?
US Air Force Academy (one year), Architecture, Cornell University (dropped out), Philosophy, Cornell University (dropped out, again)
What is Harry Chapin's occupation?
Singer, Songwriter
Harry Chapin claim to fame:
Congressional Gold Medal 1987, "Cat's in the Cradle.
What genre is Harry Chapin's work?
Folk, Folk Rock
What instruments does Harry Chapin play?
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica
Short Biography
Harry Forster Chapin (December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter best known for his folk rock songs including "Taxi", "W*O*L*D", "Sniper", "Flowers Are Red", and the No. 1 hit "Cat's in the Cradle". Chapin was also a dedicated humanitarian who 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.