The Mamas & the Papas Set to Join R. Kelly and Gary Glitter in the Club of Virtually Unlistenable MusiciansIf you are a huge fan of the Mamas & the Papas, you probably shouldn’t read any further ...

Here's How the Mamas & the Papas Got Their Unique Name and Cass Elliot Got Her Moniker (Exclusive) In her new book, "My Mama, Cass" Owen Elliott-Kugell shares the origin behind the "California ...

The Mamas & the Papas are best known for their tracks “California Dreamin’ ” and “Creeque Alley.” In 1968, Michelle and John welcomed daughter Chynna Phillips , who is part of the trio ...

March 19 -- John Phillips, the founder and main songwriter for classic California pop group the Mamas and the Papas, died of heart failure on Sunday morning, his spokeswoman said. He was 65.