John Phillips

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

August 30, 1935

died

March 18, 2001

place of birth

Parris Island, South Carolina, U.S.

also known as

Mamas and the Papas · "Papa" John Phillips · John Edmund Andrew Phillips

total credits

6 movies

Biography

John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. 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 Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" in 1967 for former Journeymen bandmate Scott McKenzie, as well as the oft-covered "Me and My Uncle", which was a favorite in the repertoire of the Grateful Dead. Phillips was one of the chief organizers of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.

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