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John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001) was an American musician. He was the leader of the vocal group the Mamas & the Papas and remains frequently referred to as Papa John Phillips .
In 1998 the lineup was John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Chrissy Faith, David Baker and Janelle Sadler. After John Phillips and McKenzie retired permanently from touring, Mark Williamson was brought in. John Phillips wanted the New Mamas & the Papas to make an album, but could not commit to it.
Aug 12, 2022 · John Phillips was the co-founder, songwriter, and guitarist in the iconic 1960s band the Mamas and the Papas. The group had a short life but quickly became a defining force for the sound of the era, with John as the musical architect. For all of his brilliant artistic innovations, John led a dark and sordid life.
Mar 19, 2001 · John Phillips, a songwriter and founding member of the 1960's folk-pop group the Mamas and the Papas, died yesterday at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 65.
What made the Mamas and the Papas stand out was the mix of male (John Phillips, Denny Doherty) and female (Cass Elliot, Michelle Phillips) voices.
John Phillips was the beating heart and visionary songwriter behind the legendary folk rock group The Mamas & The Papas. As their principal architect, he penned songs like “California...
Mar 19, 2001 · John Phillips, co-founder, songwriter and musical architect of the Mamas and the Papas died of heart failure on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. (PST) at UCLA Medical Center. He was...
Mar 18, 2001 · Explore John Phillips's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about John Phillips on AllMusic.
Mar 19, 2001 · John Phillips, a singer and songwriter whose music helped define the 1960s, died of heart failure Sunday morning. He was 65.
Mar 18, 2001 · John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001) was an American folk rock musician. He was the leader of the vocal group the Mamas & the Papas and remains frequently referred to as Papa John Phillips. In addition to writing the majority of the group's compositions, he also wrote San F
