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Bands in the 60s were WILDER than today

Feb 11, 2025
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https://youtu.be/seBd1xGAjro The Mamas and the Papas defined 1960s music with hits like California Dreamin’ and Monday, but the band was plagued with affairs, betrayals, and substance abuse. John and Michelle Phillips’ rocky marriage and Michelle’s affair with Denny Doherty created lasting tensions, especially for Cass Elliot. John spiraled into drug addiction, later facing disturbing abuse allegations from his daughter Mackenzie. Cass, the group's heart, struggled with body image before dying at 32.