Source: rollingstone.com 1/7/25
[ACSOL is showing how his sex crime is highlighted first]
Peter Yarrow, a major figure of the Sixties folk revival with Peter, Paul and Mary who was convicted of molesting a 14-year-old girl and later received a presidential pardon, died today, The New York Times reports. He was 86.
Should I be appalled at their highlighting his offense or the fact that he got pardoned for something that goes far beyond what anyone commenting on this site has ever done. Yet there are those that have suffered for over 30 yrs for much less.
Disappointing that so much of the article is dedicated to his conviction, and other accusations, all from decades ago. I have no idea what this man did or did not do in his hotel rooms back in the ’60’s, but can we not set that aside for one day, and just mourn the loss of a wonderful and much beloved musician. He may have brought great sorrow to some, and my heart does go out to them, but this man definitely brought joy to millions, and I am one of them.
It’s 1977, I’m in Kindergarten, and we’re all gathered around our teacher as she plays her guitar, singing Puff the magic dragon. There are huge sections, whole years, of my childhood I can’t recall, but that I will never forget. I still smile every time I think of that moment, I just wish it could have been brought to mind under different circumstances.
We are all known forever even after we die mostly for one bad decision.
Sadly, in today’s world if they didn’t mention it they’d risk being cancelled. I’m not defending their editorial choices here, but rather pointing out that the problem is much bigger than what the editors of Rolling Stone decide to include in a story and its headline.
This former great music rag didn’t need to stoop this low and bring this to the forefront again as this passing is noted. There is absolutely no reason for this and the author of the article should be ashamed as well as the magazine as well as the owner of this magazine. Heck, I didn’t even know about it nor do I care.
This trio was a lot to a lot of people the time of its popularity and getting the country through some turbulent times. May he rest in peace and his family have fun positive memories of him. I love their music regardless of what this magazine thinks needs to be published.