Cass Elliot

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Born 19 September 1941. Died 29 July 1974.

Posed portrait of Mama Cass Elliott

Biography

Cass Elliot (born Ellen Naomi Cohen; September 19, 1941 – July 29, 1974), also known as Mama Cass, was an American singer and member of The Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, she released five solo albums. In 1998, Elliot, John Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Michelle Phillips were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their work as The Mamas & the Papas. Her daughter Owen Kuegell stood in for her mother at the ceremony.

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  1. Dream A Little Dream Of Me - The Music Of Mama Cass 2005

    Review of Dream A Little Dream Of Me - The Music Of Mama Cass

    Reviewed by Jaime Gill

    If the Mamas and the Papas always sounded autumnal, Elliot's solo work leaned towards...

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