In 1971, decided that he could sing his songs better than his brothers (“The Chapins”, Tom and Steve’s band, for which he was writing lyrics) could, and formed his own quartet. His band was an instant hit in NY and HC quickly landed a generous contract from Elektra Records.

Born 1943 in Utica NY, bred in Brooklyn. Joined Grace Church Choir in fall of 1952, where he met Tom and Steve three years later. Original member of Harry’s group, attended first rehearsal June 22, 1971. First performance June 29 of that year opening for “The Chapins” (Tom and Steve’s group for which HC was writing).

Original cellist for the group, from Brooklyn. Responded to a Village Voice ad soliciting musicians for a singer- songwriter in 1971. Tim left the band in April of 1973, probably because the touring life was too frenetic and beneath his dignity.

Born in 1935 in Chenango County, NY. Original guitarist for the band. Hired on the basis of a self-made demo tape that Fred Kewley brought to Harry’s attention. He was at the band’s first rehearsal in June of 1971. He left the band late in 1974.

Born 1946, arranged most of Harry’s music throughout his career. Was conductor and arranger for the Broadway production of “The Night That Made America Famous” and became band leader (and arranger) for the balance of Harry’s life. He also produced his best-selling albums.

Replaced Tim Scott as cellist in the spring of 1973. A fabulous showman, he toured with the band until the summer of 1976. Mike hails from Columbus, Ohio.

Was a member of the Broadway orchestra for “The Night That Made America Famous” which started rehearsals in late 1974. When the musical closed in April of 1975, Tom joined the touring band for 6 months, after which he pursued his solo career on a full-time basis.

Brooklyn born (1950) and bred. Joined the band during rehearsals for Broadway musical “The Night That Made America Famous”. Show opened on Broadway in the spring of 1975 and ran for 6 weeks. Howard joined the touring band immediately as the band’s drummer.

Joined the band for the Broadway run of “The Night That Made America Famous”, and stayed in the band (touring and recording) until Harry’s last show in 1981.

Best audition ever. Cellist from early 1977, assisted on arrangements and production. Moved onward and upward in November 1979.

From Lima, Ohio. Hand chosen from 40 would-be-band-mates by Steve Chapin and (former cellist) Kim Scholes in early 1980. Harry initially balked at the idea of a woman in his all-male band world, but was quickly won over by her talent and commitment.

Steve’s son, born in 1987, joined the band in 2008, plays the acoustic guitar.

Born 1971, attended Stuyvesant HS in NYC and Wesleyan College. Played electric guitar starting 2007.

Steve shaded (pre 1975) – Steve was a fixture at the piano for all of Harry’s Elektra recording sessions from late 1972 until he joined the touring band after the close of HC’s Broadway show in the spring of 1975.

Tom shaded (pre 1975) – Tom played on various cuts of Elektra albums recorded from 1973 until he joined the Broadway band in late 1974.

Tom shaded (post 1975) – Tom played acoustic guitar on many cuts of HC recordings from 1975 on. He also played many benefits as a duo with Harry performing concerts for his many charities.