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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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)
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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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University | Hampden–Sydney College (dropped out)
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