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John Phillips

Folk vocalist and songwriter best known as the leader of the Mamas & the Papas.
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John Phillips

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John Phillips - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2000s

Born

August 30, 1935 in Parris Island, SC

Died

March 18, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Contemporary Pop/Rock Singer/Songwriter Folk-Rock Psychedelic/Garage Soft Rock Country-Rock Rock & Roll

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John Edmund Andrew Phillips

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The Mamas & the Papas

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