Tom Chapin

For the American composer and saxophonist, see Thomas Chapin.

Tom Chapin
Tom Chapin
Background information
Born (1945-03-13) March 13, 1945
New York City
GenresFolk music, children's music
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, storyteller, actor, children's entertainer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, banjo, autoharp, didgeridoo, mandolin
Years active1969–present
Websitewww.tomchapin.com

Tom Chapin (born March 13, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, storyteller, actor and television host. Known for his ABC children's show Make-A-Wish and his children's albums, Chapin is also the younger brother of late folk singer/songwriter and humanitarian Harry Chapin. A fixture on the American folk music circuit, he has frequently performed with Pete Seeger, Holly Near, Peter Yarrow, Judy Collins, and David Amram.

Chapin also performs regularly with his brother Steve Chapin, niece Jen Chapin and daughters, Abigail and Lily aka The Chapin Sisters and The Harry Chapin band billed as The Chapin Family. He sits on the board of Why Hunger, his late brother Harry's food justice organization.

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