Harry Chapin

Harry Forster Chapin (December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter best known in particular for his folk rock songs including "Taxi", "W*O*L*D", and the number-one hit "Cat's in the Cradle". Chapin was also a dedicated humanitarian who fought to end world hunger; he was a key player in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977. In 1987, Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal f... More

Date of birth:

  • Dec 7, 1942

Date of death:

  • Jul 16, 1981 (age 38 years)

Also known as:

  • Harry Forster Chapin,
  • Chapin, Harry

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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award
  • Dec 7, 1987

Congressional Gold Medal of Honor Winners

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Literature Subject

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Film

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