Peter Yarrow, the iconic American folk musician and member of the trio Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away on January 7th in New York at the age of 86 after battling bladder cancer. His daughter described him as a generous and passionate artist who significantly contributed to the folk movement of the 1960s. The trio gained fame for their activism during pivotal social movements, including the Vietnam War protests. They are well-known for their hit ‘Blowin’ in the Wind.’ Yarrow’s controversial past includes a prison sentence for indecency, after which he was pardoned by President Jimmy Carter.