The Mamas and the Papas: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1998

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-mamas-and-the-papas/bio/

Denny Doherty and John Phillips joined forces to form the Mamas and the Papas. They had each been in different folk bands. Phillips’ wife, Michelle, joined the new group as well. Cass Elliot joined later.

Go Where You Wanna Go (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzG-BP6RYko

Then, they hit it big with a defining song of the 60s.

California Dreamin’ (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3GbF9Bx6E

Monday Monday (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h81Ojd3d2rY

I Saw Her Again (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zBMK5OAGyE&feature=related

Dedicated to the One I Love (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M7gKZqgHn4

Glad to be Unhappy (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nHNUCDO_Jo

They organized the Monterey Music Festival in 1967.

Monterey:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJPZwpei1AU

Monterey signaled a change to darker, more aggressive music. The San Francisco sound was passé by the end of the show. The band briefly split in 1967.

Dream A Little Dream of Me (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajwnmkEqYpo

Cass Elliot decided she wanted to go solo and the band broke apart.

Step Out (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jluE7kwI21c

Mama Cass died in 1974 of a heart attack.  John Phillips died of heart failure in 2001. Doherty passed away in 2007. Michelle Phillips appeared in film and TV and is still active.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLOAFQWgFfY

Crosby, Stills, & Nash: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1997

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/crosby-stills-and-nash/bio/

David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash all belonged to popular and successful acts before uniting to form the folk super group. They were known for the harmonies, internal disharmony, and political activism.

Marrakesh Express (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4r_HWWQyCs

Suite: Judy Blue Eyes (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMbuJXQCIvo

Woodstock (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKdsRWhyH30

Neil Young joined the group and has been an on-again off-again member.

Ohio (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnOoNM0U6oc

Just a Song Before I Go (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF-oWhD2itE

Despite success, having four superstars in the group created problems and the band became an on-again, off-again affair.

Wasted on the Way (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-Qdrr3XSk

Southern Cross (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9gLjEGJrw

Got It Made (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0D3MEPALOE

No Tears Left (1999):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqXSHl_6TdI

 

The Byrds: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio: 

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-byrds/bio/

One of the most influential bands of the 1960s. They pioneered the folk rock genre. They essentially combined the Beatles’ sound with Dylan’s poetry.

Mr. Tambourine Man (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqAvgN6Tyw

Turn! Turn! Turn! (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odj2kNn3_v0&feature=related

Eight Miles High (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH6UnvSlahc

So You Want to Be a Rock n Roll Star (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saAoTPXcPSg

My Back Pages (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FUGzwUTN80&feature=related

Tensions in the group led to lineup changes. The band then pioneered country rock.

Ballad of Easy Rider (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNjzzDNIJWw

Full Circle (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybSzNl_5W6w

Infighting led to the band’s demise. There were reunions over the years.

The Byrds heavily influenced The Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and R.E.M.