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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs
Mary Travers from Peter, Paul & Mary passed away. I've been listening to her sing all my life. And I met her once at a Democratic fund raiser in NY a long time ago. Very nice and very intimidating.
Like an Amazon Queen but so kind. Rest in peace.
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I can't let this one go by without adding my .02.
Mary Travers was not just a fine singer and socially conscious person. She was an icon for an entire generation of young women, women who had dreams and consciences of their own. Look at any pictures from the late to mid 60's and you will see hoardes of young ladies with streaming hair and formidable bangs, especially those who were doing the college campus coffee shop thing.
Mary stood out like a peppercorn on a glacier on any stage. Her voice was powerful and distinctive, yet never overbearing. Her obvious joy as she performed was infectious and stimulating. She may have gotten third billing, but for me, she was always first and foremost in that trio.
Our generation had Mary Travers. This generation has Kanye West. What a fucking pity.