HARRY CHAPIN, SINGER, KILLED IN CRASH - The New York Times
Jul 17, 1981 · Harry Chapin was born on Dec. 7, 1942, in Greenwich Village. His father, James Chapin, was a drummer who worked with the bandleaders Tommy Dorsey and Woody Herman, and Harry …
Harry Chapin - Wikipedia
Harry Forster Chapin (/ ˈtʃeɪpɪn /; 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 …
The Tragic 1981 Death Of Harry Chapin - Grunge
Oct 23, 2023 · Harry Chapin wrote the classic song "Cat's in the Cradle" but died suddenly in 1981 in a tragic accident. Here's what happened to the singer-songwriter.
How Did Harry Chapin Die? The Full Story Behind His 1981 Death
Apr 20, 2026 · How did Harry Chapin die? Learn what happened on July 16, 1981, the cause of the crash, and why his story still resonates today.
Harry Chapin's driver's license revoked at time of death
Jul 17, 1981 · MINEOLA, N.Y. -- Singer-songwriter Harry Chapin's driver's license was revoked at the time he was killed in a collision on the Long Island Expressway in Jericho, state Motor Vehicle …
I Was. I Am. And Now I Will Be: The Story Of Harry Chapin – Chapter 1
Jul 24, 2019 · Nearly 40 years after his death, the following 10-part oral history seeks to tell Harry Chapin’s story through the firsthand, on-the-record testimonies of the “characters” who knew him …
Harry Chapin (1942-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial
Harry Chapin Original Name Harry Forster Chapin Birth 7 Dec 1942 Greenwich Village, New York County, New York, USA Death 16 Jul 1981 (aged 38) East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, USA
On This Day in 1981, Grammy Hall of Famer Harry Chapin Passed …
Jul 16, 2025 · On this day in 1981, Grammy Hall of Famer Harry Chapin sadly passed away when his vehicle was struck by a semi-trailer.
Where Harry Chapin Died On The Long Island Expressway
On his way to play a concert, on July 16th, 1981, Harry Chapin was killed when his small car collided with a large tractor trailer.
Harry Chapin's 1974 No. 1 Hit Named One of the ‘Saddest Songs of …
Feb 15, 2026 · Harry Chapin died 7 years after he released ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ By 1981, Chapin’s own children would relate to his hit song in a devastating way. On July 16, 1981, Chapin died in a car ...