The Mamas and the Papas were one of the defining Californian bands of the 1960s. Alongside the Beach Boys and the Byrds, they helped to popularize a style of rock music called the California Sound.

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 even won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Group Performance of “Monday, Monday” at the 9th Annual Grammy Awards. The song was nominated for three other awards ...

With harmonies as warm and soothing as the sunshine they longed for in “California Dreamin’,” The Mamas & the Papas became the darlings of the folk-rock music scene in the mid 60s. As Paul ...

Michelle Phillips still has warm memories of the Mamas & the Papas. While working as a model in San Francisco, the singer/songwriter met and married John Phillips in 1962. They co-founded the ...

Omar Apollo has shared a new Spotify Singles session, which includes his rendition of the Mamas & the Papas’ hit single “California Dreamin’.” It was recorded at East West Studios in Los ...

Michelle Phillips is still California dreamin’.. The Mamas & the Papas singer made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles June 11 as she stopped at a local gas station to refuel her Mercedes ...

Denny Doherty, whose alluring tenor was a cornerstone of the Mamas and the Papas' "sunshine pop" sound, died Friday in Mississauga, Ontario, just west of Toronto, after a short illness. He was 66.