| Birth: | Nov. 9, 1936
Louisville
Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA | | Death: | Sep. 16, 2009
Danbury
Fairfield County
Connecticut, USA | 
Folk Musician. Along with Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey, they formed the legendary folk music trio "Peter, Paul and Mary". They are best known for the top twenty hits "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)" (1962), "Puff (The Magic Dragon" (1963), "Blowin' in the Wind" (1963), "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" (1967) and "Leaving on a Jet Plane" (1969). Born Louisville, Kentucky, she was raised in Greenwich Village, New York City, New York. She would become a part of the folk music scene after joining the group "The Song Swappers", who performed with folk musician Pete Seeger at Carnegie Hall in New York City. In addition, she appeared in the Broadway production "The Next President" in 1958. Throughout the 1960's, Peter, Paul and Mary toured, performed and became one of the most significant forces in folk music history, ranking with Bob Dylan and Joan Baez by many fans of the genre. The group disbanded during the early 1970's, with Travers pursuing a solo career, but they would frequently reunite over the next several decades. She died following a long bout with leukemia. (bio by: C.S.)
Family links:
Spouse:
Barry Feinstein (1931 - 2011)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Mary Travers | | | Burial:
Umpawaug Cemetery
Redding
Fairfield County
Connecticut, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: C.S.
Record added: Sep 16, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 42036987 |
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I know you have found your peace. I grew up listening to your songs and loved your look and your voice. Sitting here watching the 25th. Anniversary Show on PBS. Can't believe you're gone. RIP. to a great lady you will always hold a special place in my hea...(Read more)
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