John Phillips Musical artist

John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and promoter, most notably of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, a landmark event for the beginning of counterculture era, the Summer of Love. Known as Papa John, Phillips was a member and leader of the vocal group, The Mamas & the Papas.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)
JP
Johnny Phillips
Papa John
Phillips
Phillips John Edmond Andrew
Birth dateAugust 30, 1935
Birth place
Parris Island South Carolina , United States
Date of deathMarch 18, 2001
Place of death
Los Angeles , United States

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Musical artist

Career started1960
Career ended2001
associated musical artist
John Phillips (musician)
The Mamas & the Papas
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Folk music
Pop music
instrument
Guitar
Harmonica
Keyboard instrument
Singing
record label
Dunhill Records

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