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Also known as John Edmond Andrew Phillips, John E. A. Phillips

American musician (1935–2001)

Person · Open Library

Died
1640
Works
308

Top works

  • The Italians
  • Italian profiles
  • Collections of travels through Turky, into Persia, and the East-Indies ... As also a full relation of the five years wars, between Aureng-Zebe and his brothers ... And a voyage made by the Great Mogul (Aureng-Zebe) with his army from Dehli to Lahor, from Lahor to Bember, and from thence to the kingdom of Kachemire, by the Mogols, call'd The paradise of the Indies
  • Alain Robbe-Grillet
  • The Freemason's companion, or pocket preceptor

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Acting · Parris Island, South Carolina, U.S.

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…

Known for

  • Abebe – Butterfly Song — Self2023
  • Laurel Canyon — Self (archive footage)2020
  • California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas — Himself (Archival Footage)2005
  • Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits — Self (archive)2005
  • Behind the Music — Self1997
  • E! True Hollywood Story1996
  • Jimi Plays Monterey — Narrator (voice)1987
  • Youth '68 — Self1968
  • Monterey Pop — Self - Mamas and the Papas1968
  • Torture Garden — Eddie Storm (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood")1967

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1935
Active to
2001
contemporary folkprogressive rocksymphonic prog

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
53,746
Total plays
407,837

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John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001), was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Known as Papa John, Phillips was a member and leader of the singing group The Mamas & the Papas. Phillips was born in Parris Island, South Carolina. His father was a retired United States Marine Corps officer who won an Oklahoma bar from another Marine in a poker game on the way home from France after World War I. His mother was a Cherokee Native his father met in Oklahoma. <a hre

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Key facts

Born
John Edmund Andrew Phillips , ( 1935-08-30 ) August 30, 1935, Parris Island, South Carolina , U.S.
Died
March 18, 2001 (2001-03-18) (aged 65), Los Angeles, California , U.S.
Other names
Papa John, Johnny Phillips, Phillips, JP
Occupations
Singer musician songwriter
Years active
1960–2001
Children
5, including Mackenzie Phillips , Chynna Phillips and Bijou Phillips
Genres
Folk rock pop
Instruments
Guitar vocals
Label
Dunhill

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date of birth
1935-08-30
date of death
2001-03-18
birth name
John Edmund Andrew Phillips
name in native language
John E. A. Phillips
start of work period
1960-00-00
Commons category
John Phillips (musician)
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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 wrote "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" in 1967 for former Journeymen bandmate Scott McKenzie, and 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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