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Mark Volman, of Turtles ‘Happy Together’ fame, dies at 78

Mark Volman, of Turtles ‘Happy Together’ fame, dies at 78

Mark Volman, the singer who co-founded the buoyant 1960s hitmakers the Turtles and was half of the humorous harmony duo Flo & Eddie, has died. He was 78. Representatives for Volman confirmed the death to Rolling Stone, citing a “brief, unexpected illness.” In 2020, Volman was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, but continued touring and only announced his diagnosis in …

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Mark Volman, the Turtles Co-Founder and ‘Happy Together’ Singer, Dead

Mark Volman, the Turtles Co-Founder and ‘Happy Together’ Singer, Dead

Mark Volman, the singer and co-founder of the Sixties pop-rock group the Turtles, best known for their 1967 hit “Happy Together,” died Friday, Sept. 5. He was 78. Reps for Volman confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, saying he died in Nashville after a “brief, unexpected illness.” Volman was also battling Lewy body dementia, which he was diagnosed with in …

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