 John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas in a 1967 promotional photo for ABC Television. Image by ABC Television, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
The JourneymenJohn Phillips (musician) John Phillips (musician) American musician (1935–2001) John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001)[1] 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,[2] 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. This article needs additional citations for verification.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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