John Phillips

John Phillips

American musician (1935–2001)
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John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and promoter. 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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John Phillips was born on Wednesday, 1 May 1935 in Parris Island, South Carolina, USA. His full name at birth was John Edmund Andrew Phillips. He was best known as a musician. Phillips' country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Sunday, 18 March 2001 in Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 65. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cathedral City), Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA. John attended high school at Linton Hall Military School in Bristow, Virginia. For university, he studied at Hampden–Sydney College (dropped out). He was 6' 5" (196 cm) tall with a slim build. He had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Taurus.

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Full name at birth
John Edmund Andrew Phillips
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Claim to fame
Leader of The Mamas & the Papas
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Date of birth
1 May 1935
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Place of birth
Parris Island, South Carolina, USA
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Date of death
18 March 2001
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Age
65 (age at death)
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Heart Failure
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Resting place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cathedral City), Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA
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Occupation
Musician, singer, guitarist, songwriter, promoter
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6' 5" (196 cm)
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High school
  • Linton Hall Military School in Bristow, Virginia
  • George Washington High School
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University
Hampden–Sydney College (dropped out)
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It's been a great adventure, everything I hoped for. But it's time to go home. I miss my family. I miss the Earth.

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