Peter Alsop (born September 18, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter whose work has ranged from children's music to satirical music for adults.
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Early life and education
Alsop was born in 1946 in Connecticut, and raised in an alcoholic family. He attended Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, graduating with a BA in Religion in 1968. He then attended Columbia University Teachers College and Columbia Pacific University, graduating with a PhD. in educational psychology.
Work with children
Prior to his musical career, Alsop 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.
Musical career
Alsop has been producing children's, educational and humorous music since 1975. He received a Parents' Choice Award for his 2010 album Grow It At Home.
Personal life
Alsop married actress Ellen Geer, the daughter of actor Will Geer, in 1975. The couple live in Topanga, California; they have two daughters, artist/photographer Megan Geer-Alsop and actress Willow Geer-Alsop.
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)