John Phillips
Acting 7 Movies 3 TV Shows
Born
August 30, 1935
Died
March 18, 2001
Place of Birth
Parris Island, South Carolina, U.S.
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 bandma…
