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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.
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...
Dec 16, 2020 · Cass is consistently described as funny, intelligent, informed, and thoughtful, committed to her art and committed to her daughter. When people remember Cass Elliot, it isn't because of her weight; it's because of a voice that continues to ring out nearly 50 years after her death.
May 6, 2024 · Singer Cass Elliot's powerful voice was a crucial element of the harmonies the Mamas and the Papas were known for. This is an attempt to right a rock wrong. One of the most famous musical myths...
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.
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...
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
Oct 2, 2022 · Owen Elliot-Kugell, the child of Mama Cass of the Mamas and the Papas, has for years spearheaded the campaign to get her mother on the Walk of Fame.
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," “Dream a Little Dream of Me ...
