Peter Alsop
Peter Alsop (born September 18, 1946) is an American musician whose work has ranged from satirical music for adults to children's music.
Biography[]
Alsop was born in 1946 in Connecticut and raised in an alcoholic family. He graduated from Trinity College, with a BA in Religion in 1968, Columbia University Teachers College, and Columbia Pacific University with a PhD. in educational psychology.[1][2] He worked as the Director of The Harbor Schools Residential Treatment Center for emotionally disturbed adolescents in Maine, and as a New York City elementary school teacher in the South Bronx. He married actress Ellen Geer in 1975; they live in Topanga, CA, and have two daughters, artist/photographer Megan Geer-Alsop and actress Willow. Megan and Chad Scheppner have Quinnlyn and Leon. Willow and Mat Polin have Julius and Luther. His stepson Ian Flanders has his grandson Liam Flanders. [3]
Career[]
Alsop has been producing children's, educational and humorous music since 1975.[1] He received a Parents' Choice Award for his 2010 album Grow It At Home.[4]
Discography[]
- Peter Alsop (1975)
- Asleep at the Helm (1977)
- Draw the Line (1980)
- Uniforms (1981)
- Wha'D'Ya Wanna do!? (1983)
- Fan Club Favorites (1985)
- Take Me with You! (1986)
- Stayin' Over (1987)
- In The Hospital (1989) w. Bill Harley
- Family Roles (1991)
- Pluggin' Away (1991)
- Chris Moose Holidays (1994)
- Songs on Loss & Grief (1997)
- Songs on Recovery & Addiction (1997)
- Songs on Sex & Sexuality (1997)
- Did You Walk? (2001)
- Uh-Oh! (2002)
- Ebenezer's Make-over (2004)
- Disciples Of PerFection (2010)
- Grow It At Home (2010)
- River Of Life (2014)
- Camping With Dads (2020)
Videography[]
- Here We Go Volume 1 (1987)
- Opening Doors (1988)
- Costume Party (1988)
- Wake Up (1992)
- When Jesus Was a Kid (1993)
- Get Real! (1995)
- When Kids Say Goodbye (1995)
- After Romeo (1998)
- Sometimes Si, Sometimes No! (2007)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Rauzi, Robin (1998-08-13). "All Grown-Up". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
- ^ Wax, Roberta G (1993-07-09). "Tuning in to Kids : Peter Alsop and Hap Palmer educate children, parents and teachers with their wise and funny messages". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
- ^ Donkin, Annemarie (August 24, 2018). "Peter Alsop's Kid Koncerts and Reunion". Messenger Mountain News. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Grow It At Home Awards". Parents' Choice Foundation. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
External links[]
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- 1946 births
- Living people
- American children's musicians
- Trinity College (Connecticut) alumni
- Teachers College, Columbia University alumni
- Columbia Pacific University alumni