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Ellen Naomi Cohen (September 19, 1941 – July 29, 1974), known professionally as Cass Elliot, was an American singer. She was also known as "Mama Cass", a name she reportedly disliked. Elliot was a member of the singing group the Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, she released five solo albums.
Oct 14, 2021 · On July 29, 1974, "Mama" Cass Elliot of The Mamas & The Papas died of heart failure in London — but rumors spread that she choked on a ham sandwich.
Dec 16, 2020 · The Mamas and the Papas was one of those '60s phenomena, soft rock rising out of the folk music era, four young people creating music that captured the public's ear and held tight. John Phillips, Michelle Phillips (yes, they were married), Denny Doherty, and Cass Elliot found their way into each other's artistic circle and soared, says Biography.
Apr 5, 2022 · On July 29, 1974, ‘Mama Cass’ Elliot died in her sleep in a London apartment at the age of 32. The star was one of the most famous members of the group The Mamas & the Papas and had just completed a successful two-week engagement at the Palladium.
May 9, 2024 · Elliot was a charismatic performer who exuded infectious joy and a magnificent vocalist with acting chops she did not live to fully explore. July 29 is the 50th anniversary of her...
Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Mama Cass? Cass Elliot, better known as "Mama Cass," became a folk singer in 1963. In 1965, she formed The Mamas and the Papas, becoming an overnight success.
May 6, 2024 · Cass Elliot (Mama was a nickname which she preferred not to use later in her career) sang on some of the mid-60s most memorable singles, including California Dreamin', Monday Monday and Dream a...
Aug 29, 1974 · Cass Elliot, 32, died in the early morning of July 29th in the London flat of Harry Nilsson, where she was living with her friend and road manager, George Caldwell, during her stay in...
In 1998, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Cass Elliot and her fellow band-mates from The Mamas and The Papas into that institution. Her daughter Owen represented her mother and accepted her award. Born September 19, 1941. Died July 29, 1974 (32)
Cass Elliot, best known as “Mama Cass” of the pop-rock group The Mamas & The Papas, was a standout talent of the 1960’s and 70’s. A pioneer pop-culture feminist and icon, she was one of the greatest singers of her generation, and the powerhouse voice behind “California Dreamin’”, “Monday Monday,
