The New Mamas and The Papas
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The New Mamas & The Papas was an American vocal group. It was John Phillips recreation of his earlier band, The Mamas & the Papas
, as its name implies. Its membership fluctuated over the years, but initially consisted of frontline vocalists John Phillips
, Denny Doherty
, Mackenzie Phillips
and Spanky McFarlane. Music director John Kito (a.k.a. John Buonamassa) and long-time friend of John Phillips, Scott McKenzie
, were a mainstay and part of the backline band. Scott McKenzie was also a key featured performer in the show.
The New Mamas & Papas had various band members throughout their 14 years of music and touring both nationally and internationally. After some initial success, the frontline vocalists remained the same until 1986, when Mackenzie Phillips was temporarily replaced by vocalist Laurie Beebe (a.k.a. Laurie K. Lewis) during her pregnancy with son, Shane, in October 1986. Doherty dropped out of the band in 1987 because he was discontented with John’s drug abuse. John's old friend, Scott McKenzie, replaced Doherty.
Mackenzie Phillips returned to the band in June 1987 and continued to struggle with drug addiction. In late 1991 and John Phillips began to show signs of liver failure and became very ill. The same year Mackenzie left the band permanently and Laurie Beebe-Lewis continued as her replacement until March 1993.
John Phillips left the New Mamas & Papas in 1992 after a liver transplant and health issues, which prevented him from traveling. Scott Mackenzie replaced John Phillips and the frontline of the New Mamas and Papas remained Denny Doherty, Scott McKenzie, Spanky McFarlane and Laurie Beebe (Laurie K. Lewis) until their break-up in 1993.
The Mamas & the Papas
The Mamas & the Papas were a Canadian/American vocal group of the 1960s . The group recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968 with a short reunion in 1971, releasing five albums and 11 Top 40 hit singles...
, as its name implies. Its membership fluctuated over the years, but initially consisted of frontline vocalists John Phillips
John Phillips (musician)
John Edmund Andrew Phillips , was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and promoter . Known as Papa John, Phillips was a member and leader of the singing group The Mamas & the Papas...
, Denny Doherty
Denny Doherty
Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty was a Canadian singer and songwriter. He was most widely known as a founding member of the 1960s musical group The Mamas & the Papas.-Early career:...
, Mackenzie Phillips
Mackenzie Phillips
Mackenzie Phillips is an American actress and singer best known for her roles in American Graffiti and as rebellious teenager Julie Cooper Horvath on the sitcom One Day at a Time...
and Spanky McFarlane. Music director John Kito (a.k.a. John Buonamassa) and long-time friend of John Phillips, Scott McKenzie
Scott McKenzie
Scott McKenzie is an American singer. He is best known for his 1967 hit single and generational anthem, "San Francisco ".-Life and career:...
, were a mainstay and part of the backline band. Scott McKenzie was also a key featured performer in the show.
The New Mamas & Papas had various band members throughout their 14 years of music and touring both nationally and internationally. After some initial success, the frontline vocalists remained the same until 1986, when Mackenzie Phillips was temporarily replaced by vocalist Laurie Beebe (a.k.a. Laurie K. Lewis) during her pregnancy with son, Shane, in October 1986. Doherty dropped out of the band in 1987 because he was discontented with John’s drug abuse. John's old friend, Scott McKenzie, replaced Doherty.
Mackenzie Phillips returned to the band in June 1987 and continued to struggle with drug addiction. In late 1991 and John Phillips began to show signs of liver failure and became very ill. The same year Mackenzie left the band permanently and Laurie Beebe-Lewis continued as her replacement until March 1993.
John Phillips left the New Mamas & Papas in 1992 after a liver transplant and health issues, which prevented him from traveling. Scott Mackenzie replaced John Phillips and the frontline of the New Mamas and Papas remained Denny Doherty, Scott McKenzie, Spanky McFarlane and Laurie Beebe (Laurie K. Lewis) until their break-up in 1993.