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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.
May 27, 2022 · It was Phillips who was the chief songwriter and musical architect of the group that would become a defining force in music of the era, earning themselves two Grammy Awards and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. And his career didn't end when the band broke up.
Their sound was based on vocal harmonies arranged by John Phillips [2] – the songwriter and leader of the group – who adapted folk to the new beat style of the early 1960s.
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.
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...
Mar 19, 2001 · John Phillips, co-founder and songwriter of the Mamas and the Papas, died of heart failure in 2001. He was known for his vocal arrangements, his role in the Monterey Pop festival and his collaborations with the Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys.
Mar 18, 2001 · John Phillips was a folk vocalist and songwriter who led the Mamas & the Papas. Learn about his life, career, and discography on AllMusic, a comprehensive music information site.
