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Also known as Philip Blondheim, Philip Wallach Blondheim III

American singer and songwriter (1939–2012)

Person · Open Library

Works
13

Top works

  • Red Cell (a No Agenda Novel)
  • Boy with Involuntary Social Network Disorder (a No Agenda Novel)
  • Book of Jerusha
  • Children of Hare Hill
  • Drochaid

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Acting · Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Scott McKenzie (born Philip Wallach Blondheim III; January 10, 1939 – August 18, 2012) was an American singer and songwriter who recorded the 1967 hit single and generational anthem "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)".

Known for

  • ZDF-Fernsehgarten — Self1986
  • The Great Lester Boggs1974
  • Musikladen — Self1972
  • Monterey Pop — Self1968

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Scott McKenzie (born Philip Scott Blondheim 10 January 1939, Jacksonville, Florida, died August 18, 2012 in Los Angeles) was a singer best known for his 1967 hit of San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) (written by John Phillips and later featured in the movie Forrest Gump). In 1986 McKenzie began singing with a new version of The Mamas and the Papas. In 1988 McKenzie wrote (with John Phillips, Mike Love and Terry Melcher) the Beach Boys #1 hit “Kokomo. <a href="https://www.last.f

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Key facts

Born
Philip Wallach Blondheim III , ( 1939-01-10 ) January 10, 1939, Jacksonville, Florida , United States
Died
August 18, 2012 (2012-08-18) (aged 73), Los Angeles, California , United States
Genres
Pop
Occupations
Singer songwriter
Instruments
Vocals guitar
Years active
1950s–2010
Labels
Capitol Ode

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Official website
www.scottmckenzie.info
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date of birth
1939-01-10
date of death
2012-08-18
start of work period
1964-00-00
birth name
Philip Wallach Blondheim III
pseudonym
Scott McKenzie
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1 object attributed to Scott McKenzie, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Scott McKenzie (born Philip Wallach Blondheim III; January 10, 1939 – August 18, 2012) was an American singer and songwriter who recorded the 1967 hit single "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)".

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