John Phillips
Also recorded as John Edmond Andrew Phillips · John E. A. Phillips
John Phillips
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- Full name
- John Edmund Andrew Phillips.
- Born
- 1935. · Parris Island.
- Died
- 2001. · Los Angeles.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- guitarist, singer, composer, songwriter, producer, director and actor.
- Fields
- traditional folk.
- Education
- Hampden–Sydney College, Bullis School and George Washington Middle School.
- Known for
- Safe in My Garden.
- Languages
- English.
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John Phillips studied at Hampden–Sydney College, Bullis School and George Washington Middle School. The recorded working language is English. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are traditional folk. Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Works named in the authority record are Safe in My Garden.
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John Phillips appears in the authority records of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek as a musician, composer, singer and guitarist (30 August 1935 – 18 March 2001). John Phillips was born on 30 August 1935; the birthplace is recorded as Parris Island, South Carolina by the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek and as Paris Island (Caroline du Sud, États-Unis) by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. John Phillips died on 18 March 2001; the place of death is Los Angeles, California, United States, according to the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek and the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
Photo of The Mamas and the Papas performing on The Ed Sullivan Show. From left-Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliot, Denny Doherty, and John Phillips.
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Photo of the group The Mamas the Papas from a 1967 ABC Television program, The Songmakers". From left-Cass Elliot (at back), Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty and John Phillips.
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- 1.Obituary: Papa John Phillips 1935–2001. Think.cz. March 17, 2001.
- 2.A&E Television Networks. John Phillips. Biography. October 13, 2016.
- 3.Charles Scribner's Sons. The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives: M-Z. January 1, 2003. 978-0-684-31222-4.
- 4.Williams, Clarence Russell. A history of the Hardgrave family: the descendants of Major Francis Hardgrave, Revolutionary War Soldier. Russell Publishing Company. 269. 1998.
- 5.Phillips, John, Papa John – An Autobiography, Doubleday & Co. 1986, pp. 41–43.
- 6.Cadet, Linton Hall, Linton Hall Military School Memories: One cadet's memoir, Scrounge Press, 2014.
- 7.McLellan, Dennis. Scott McKenzie, whose hit single 'San Francisco' captured spirit of 1960s, dies at 73. The Washington Post. August 21, 2012.
- 8.Show 36 – The Rubberization of Soul: The great pop music renaissance. [Part 2].
- 9.Hofheinz Goes For Big At Party In Astrodome For MGM's 'McCloud' Pic. Variety. 5. December 2, 1970.
- 10.The E! True Hollywood Story, Episode: "Mackenzie Phillips". Entertainment Television Network, 1999. Phillips admits this in an on camera interview.
- 11.NBC News. Phillips says she may have aborted dad's child. Today. September 23, 2009.
- 12.Weller, Sheila. California Dreamgirl. Vanity Fair. 2007.
- 13.American Female Singer / Song Writers. Air Structures. August 2004.
- 14.Scwed, Mark. Divorce. UPI. News World Communications. June 21, 1985.
- 15.Schindehette, Susan. The Mamas and the Papas' Kids. People Magazine. June 17, 1996.
- 16.MyHeritage Ltd. Farnaz Arasteh. MyHeritage.
- 17.Mackenzie Phillips: I slept with my own father. People. September 22, 2009.
- 18.Thomson, Katherine. Mackenzie Phillips To Oprah: Decade Of Sex With Dad Ended With Abortion. Huffington Post. September 23, 2009.
- 19.Excerpt from High on Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips. Oprah.com. September 23, 2009.
- 20.Eng, Joyce. Mackenzie Phillips' Family Split Over Star's Incest Claims. TV Guide.
- 21.Everett, Cristina. Chynna Phillips recalls learning about sister Mackenzie Phillips' sexual abuse. New York Daily News. September 23, 2009.
- 22.Bijou Phillips reacts to Mackenzie's Claims. Oprah.com.
- 23.Phillips Blames Mackenzie For Ruining Her Life (originally published 2009/09/29). Hollywood.com. June 7, 2014.
- 24.Denny Doherty's Daughter Corroborates Mackenzie Phillips' Story. Oprah.com.
- 25.John Phillips, 65, Dies. Washington Post. March 18, 2001.
- 26.Mamas and the Papas Singer John Phillips Dead. ABC News. March 20, 2001.
- 27.Brooks, Patricia. Laid to Rest in California: a guide to the cemeteries and grave sites of the rich and famous. Globe Pequot Press. 245. 2006. 978-0-7627-4101-4.
- 28.Palm Springs Walk of Stars by date dedicated.
- 29.John Phillips – Chart history. Billboard.
- 30.John Phillips Albums (Top Albums) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts. www.musicvf.com.
- 31.John Phillips (John, The Wolf King of L.A.) – John Phillips Awards AllMusic. AllMusic.
- 32.Long Lost Footage of Musical Play by John Phillips, Produced by Andy Warhol. Dangerous Minds. July 31, 2009.
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- Cadet, Linton Hall, Linton Hall Military School Memories: One cadet's memoir, Scrounge Press, 2014, pp. 114–116.
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