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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.
May 27, 2022 · John Phillips was the leader and songwriter of the 1960s band The Mamas and The Papas, but he also faced personal and legal troubles, such as drug addiction, divorce, and sexual abuse allegations. He died of a heart attack in 2001 at age 65, after releasing a posthumous album.
Aug 12, 2022 · John Phillips was the co-founder, songwriter, and guitarist of the 1960s band the Mamas and the Papas. He had a turbulent personal life, marrying and divorcing four times, and allegedly having an incestuous relationship with his daughter Mackenzie.
Background and formation. The Mamas & the Papas was formed by the husband and wife John Phillips (formerly of the Journeymen) and Michelle Phillips, along with Denny Doherty (formerly of the Mugwumps ). Both of these earlier acts were folk groups active in 1964 and 1965.
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....
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.
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Sep 8, 2020 · John Phillips was a folk-rock musician who co-founded the Mamas & the Papas with his wife Michelle and two other singers. He wrote hit songs like "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday", but also faced personal and professional challenges, such as affairs, drug problems and legal issues.
