The Mamas & the Papas

Hot Rock Artists

Years Active: 1964-2002

Band Members: Cass Elliot, Michelle Phillips, Lou Adler, John Phillips, Denny Doherty

Influenced by: The Beatles, The Hi-Lo's, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Byrds, The Beach Boys

Genre: Rock & Alternative

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Alto Saxophonist Bud Shank Dies at 82

Apr 06 2009 7:15AM by Dan Reilly

Filed under: News, R.I.P.

Spinner: Clifford "Bud" Shank, an alto saxophonist, arranger and flutist who performed on the Mamas and the Papas hit 'California Dreamin',' died last Thursday from pulmonary failure at his Tucson home. He was 82. Raised in Ohio, Shank began playing clarinet ... Read more

Rock Almanac: June 28, 2008

Jun 28 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

Filed under: Rock Almanac

Spinner: On This Date in 1966: After having an affair with bandmate Denny Doherty, Michelle Phillips, wife of Mamas and the Papas leader John Phillips, is kicked out of the singing group. She is temporarily replaced by Jill Gibson, the girlfriend of the ... Read more