John Phillips
Born August 30, 1935·Died March 18, 2001 (at 65)·Parris Island, South Carolina, U.S.·Male
Biography
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 bandmate Scott McKenzie, 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.
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Known for
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
14 credits across 13 titlesActing
5 creditsProduction
1 creditSound
2 creditsAs self
6 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
