Tim Hardin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tim Hardin

American musician

Date of Birth: 23-Dec-1941

Place of Birth: Eugene, Oregon, United States

Date of Death: 29-Dec-1980

Profession: composer, singer, pianist, singer-songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

James Timothy Hardin (December 23, 1941 – December 29, 1980) was an American folk musician and composer.
He wrote the Top 40 hit "If I Were a Carpenter", covered by, among others, Bobby Darin, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, The Four Tops, Robert Plant, Small Faces, Johnny Rivers, and Bert Jansch; his song "Reason to Believe" has also been covered by many artists, notably Rod Stewart (who had a chart hit with the song), Neil Young, and The Carpenters.
Hardin is also known for his own recording career.