Denny Doherty
Folk Singer
Singer-songwriter best known as a founding member of the widely-beloved folk group The Mamas & the Papas. With the group, he released six Top Ten singles and sold 40 million albums worldwide.
He began his musical career with the band The Hepsters in 1956, staying with the band for two years.
He embarked on a career as an actor later in life, appearing on shows like Pit Pony and Trailer Park Boys.
His son, John, has been a member of bands like illScarlett and Trouble & Daughter.
He was bandmates with Michelle Phillips, with whom he had a lengthy affair.