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The Mamas & The Papas

The Mamas & the Papas The Mamas & the Papas American folk rock vocal group The Mamas & the Papas was an American folk rock vocal group that recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968, with a brief reunion in 1971. The group was a defining force in the music scene of the counterculture of the 1960s. Formed in New York City, the group consisted of Americans John Phillips, Cass Elliot, and Michelle Phillips, and Canadian Denny Doherty. 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. Quick facts Background information, Origin ... The Mamas & the…

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GENRES: Rock & Roll, Vocal Group