Legacy of The Mamas & the Papas
Artists and genres The Mamas & the Papas directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
AmericaartistAmerica is an American rock band formed in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as sons of US Air Force personnel stationed in London, where they began performing live. Achieving significant popularity in the 1970s, the trio was famous for its close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock sound. The band released a string of hit albums and singles, many of which found airplay on pop and soft rock stations.
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Scott McKenzieartistScott McKenzie was an American singer and songwriter who recorded the 1967 hit single "San Francisco ".
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SpiritartistSpirit was an American rock band founded in 1967 and based in Los Angeles. Their most commercially successful single in the United States was "I Got a Line on You". They were also known for their albums, including their self-titled debut album, The Family That Plays Together, Clear, and Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus.
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