The Cemetery of Rock
R.I.P.
Harry Chapin
Date of Birth: December 7, 1942
Date of Death: July 16, 1981
Cause of Death: Died in an auto accident whilst driving along the Long
Island expressway, near Jericho, New York. His Volkswagen Rabbit
was struck by a long-bed truck whilst en-route to a benefit gig in New
York City. The coroner ruled he died from injuries resulting
from the accident, although he also had a heart attack. It is not
known whether the heart attack was before or after the collision.
Final Resting Place: Huntington Rural Cemetery, Huntington, New York.
Claim to Fame: Best known for his hits 'Taxi' and 'Cats in the Cradle'.
Harry organized and appeared in many benefit concerts for causes, including
a campaign against world hunger, environmental and consumer issues and
the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. At one time, more than half of
his concerts were benefits.
Harry in Action.
