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John Phillips, the chief songwriter and a lead singer of The Mamas and the Papas, was born on August 30, 1935, in Parris Island, South Carolina. His musical journey began with the group The Journeymen, but it wasn't until joining The Mamas and the Papas that he achieved stardom. Phillips was often viewed as the driving force behind the group's creative direction, contributing to many of their most memorable songs.