John Phillips' Death

The guitarist John Phillips died at the age of 65. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Nicknamed Papa John, he was the guitarist, singer, and songwriter who fronted the folk band The Mamas & the Papas.

He had been married four times and was accused of having an incestuous, non-consensual relationship with one of his daughters for ten years.

Quotes

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“We’re loving something to death in a way, which Americans tend to do a lot.” (John Phillips)

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“Well, one doesn’t try to hold Cass and Denny and Michelle together. It’s a useless task to start with. You just sort of stay out of the way and let things roll as they can.” (John Phillips)

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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.” (John Phillips)

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“Traditionally, songwriters can’t sing. And that holds true in my case, also.” (John Phillips)

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“If I told you the tragedy parts, we’d all sit here and cry.” (John Phillips)