John Phillips

American singer-songwriter, leader and primary songwriter of The Mamas and the Papas; author of hits including "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday". Died in 2001.

Leader and mastermind of The Mamas and the Papas (active 1960s). Organizer of the Monterey festival in 1967. First solo album The Wolfking Of L.A. was released in 1970; a reissue is discussed in the review. Credited on the Beach Boys' 1988 hit "Kokomo." Died in 2001.

The available review celebrates John Phillips' 1970 solo album The Wolfking Of L.A. as a hidden gem and highlights its melodic, genre-spanning songs. The review notes notable session musicians and the quality of the reissue's bonus tracks. Phillips is framed as a central figure of 1960s California folk-rock and leader of The Mamas and the Papas.

For:Fans of 1960s California folk-rock, listeners of The Mamas and the Papas, collectors of reissues