The Mamas & the Papas

The Mamas & the Papas (credited as The Mama's and the Papa's on the debut album cover) were a 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. They have sold nearly 40 million records worldwide. Their signature sound was based on four-part male/female vocal harmonies arranged by John Phillips, the band´s songwriter who managed to "leave the ... more

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1965

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1969

Also known as:

  • The Mamas and the Papas,
  • Mammas & Pappas,
  • The Momas and the Papas,
  • Mamas and Papas,
  • Mamas & Papas,
  • The Mama's & The Papa's,
  • Mamas & Papas, The,
  • The Mama's And The Papa's,
  • Mammas & the Pappas,
  • The Mamas & The Papas,
  • Mama's and the Pappas
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Hall of fame inductee

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1998
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