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The Mamas & The Papas
1965-1968, 1971-1972
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Artistfacts:
| John Phillips has 5 children; Jeffrey and Mackenzie from his first marriage, Chynna from his marriage to Michelle Phillips and Tamberlane and Bijou from his third marriage to South African model Genevieve Waite. Mackenzie is an actress who was on the TV show One Day At A Time and the movie American Graffiti; Chynna was a member of the Pop group Wilson Phillips. |
| Michelle was booted from the band after her affairs with Gene Clark and Denny Doherty. |
| Mama Cass died on July 29, 1974 in Harry Nilsson's London apartment. She was 32. |
| They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1998. |
| Michelle Phillips is the only surviving member of the group. John Phillips died from heart failure in 2001, Denny Doherty died of kidney failure in 2007. (thanks, Ana - Honolulu, HI, for all above) |
| Michelle Phillips was married to actor Dennis Hopper for 8 days in 1970. |
| In his autobiography Papa John, Phillips described his substance abuse problems and his failings as a father. |
| John's oldest daughter, Mackenzie, is named after his songwriting partner Scott MacKenzie. The two co-wrote the following songs: "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)," "Kokomo" and "Someone To Talk My Troubles With." |
| Michelle got the name "Chynna" from a snide remark made by John at the time of Chynna's conception. When Michelle suggested they name the baby "India," John retorted: "You might as well name her North Vietnam or China." (thanks, Michelle - Houston, TX, for all above) |
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Comments:
| In an interview a few years before his death, Denny said that right after their early success, John asked him "What do we do now?" Denny said he handed John a Beatles album and said "Write songs like these." Denny said "And sure enough, he DID!"
- Ken, Louisville, KY |
| Has anyone else heard the story about Mama Cass being rejected by John Phillips as a singer, and Cass getting hit in the head with a pipe and her voice being altered enough that John then found her voice acceptable? - Lester, New York City, NY |
| Sadly, Mama Cass was allergic to mayonaise. It makes things easier to swallow. - GlenorGlenda, Jone's Junction, MD |
| Mama cass died from a heart atttack it was so sad when all of her fans heard that she was dead and they were not to glad about that when they lost a good lady - Michelle, Maplewood, MN |
| They were an excellent band. One of the greatest. It's a shame, however, that Mama Cass died so young. - Michelle, Houston, TX |
| nice '60s bands. miss them though!!! i saw michelle phillips on tv a few years ago and she looked GREAT!! mama cass, gonna miss her...:( - Sara MacKenzie, Middle of Nowhere, FL |
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