Peter, Paul and Mary

Imagine three friends who loved to sing together and share stories through music! That was Peter, Paul and Mary. Peter Yarrow played the guitar and sang in a high voice, Paul Stookey also played guitar and sang in a lower voice, and Mary Travers had a beautiful singing voice.

They formed their group way back in 1961 in a big city called New York. They became famous for singing folk songs, which are like musical stories that have been passed down through families and communities.

Peter, Paul and Mary didn't just sing any songs; they sang songs that had important messages. Some songs they wrote themselves, and others were by famous musicians like Bob Dylan. They were inspired by other folk singers who also told stories with their music.

Think of it like a relay race, where one singer passes the 'storytelling torch' to the next. Peter, Paul and Mary took that torch and shared powerful messages with everyone who listened.

These singers were like the superheroes of folk music in the 1960s! Their first album was so popular it stayed at the top of the music charts for a long, long time. They helped so many people discover how fun and meaningful folk music could be.

Their music wasn't just for dancing; it made people think and feel. Even though they are not performing anymore, their songs still make people happy and thoughtful today.

Peter, Paul and Mary were so good at singing together that they were even put into a special Hall of Fame for singing groups! They also received an award for their amazing songwriting. Sadly, Mary Travers passed away in 2009, and Peter Yarrow passed away in 2025.

Paul Stookey is the only one left from the original group. But the music they made together lives on, and we can still listen to their wonderful songs!