Kenneth Burke (1897–1993), cultural and literary critic and philosopher; Harry and Tom Chapin's grandfather.
Common Ground has attracted a number of well-known musicians to perform, including Hot Tuna and Tom Chapin.
In the 1978-79 TV season, he and Stephanie Edwards co-hosted EveryDay, a syndicated daytime talk/variety series that also featured Murray Langston, Tom Chapin and Anne Bloom.
John's music promotion company JHM Dull Productions has worked with various artist including Pete Seeger, Peter Paul and Mary, The Oak Ridge Boys, Richie Havens, Uncle Floyd, Emmylou Harris, Tom Paxton and Tom Chapin among many others.
Chapin's brothers Tom and Stephen, in addition to being featured performers, were also in the pit.
He occasionally appears in Harry Chapin tribute concerts (often with brother Steve Chapin).
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He was the father of ten children, including musicians Harry, Tom (not to be confused with Thomas Chapin) and Steve Chapin, who are also the children of Elspeth Hart, the daughter of Kenneth Burke.