Mary Travers, one-third of the hugely popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, lost her battle with leukemia today at the age of 72. Travers slipped into the great beyond at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut. She had been living in Redding, CT.
The popular early 1960’s trio of Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey recorded such childhood campfire favorites as “If I Had A Hammer”, “Leaving On A Jet Plane” and of course “Puff The Magic Dragon.” Using their music as a vehicle for outcries of racial equality, anti-Vietnam War and other liberal political movements of the 60’s, Peter, Paul and Mary managed to reach the mainstream with their songs. They were early supporters of Bob Dylan as well and helped move some of the young songwriters music into popular culture.
Mary may be gone, but her music will remain in the hearts and minds of children forever.
May the four winds blow you safely home.
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