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The Turtles were an American pop/rock band led by vocalists Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, a duo later known as Flo & Eddie. The band became notable for several Top 40 hits in the 60s, beginning with their version of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe" in 1965. The band scored their biggest and best-known hit in 1967 with the song "Happy Together". Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1965, the band was renowned for their both joyously melancholic and occasionally cheeky sound, always being good-natured.

Originated from a surf rock group called the Crossfires, the Turtles delved into many genres such as breezy pop, psychedelic music, and folk rock. A precursor to the bubblegum pop of the late 60s and early 70s as well as a foil to the more self-consciously hip and "serious" acts of the era, the Turtles produced at least a dozen memorable, radio-friendly chart singles. Yet they remain best known for 1967's "Happy Together", which was their only chart-topping single.

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Rick “Squid” Guidotti
since 1986 Guitar
Mark Volman
since 1965 till 1971
Howard Kaylan
since 1965 till 1971
Al Nichol
since 1965 till 1971
Jim Pons
since 1967 till 1971 Unknown
John Barbata
since 1966 till 1969 Unknown
John Seiter
since 1969 till 1971 Unknown
Jim Tucker
since 1965 till 1967
Chip Douglas
since 1966 till 1967 Unknown
Chuck Portz
since 1965 till 1966
Don Murray
since 1965 till 1966
Joel Larson
since 1966 till 1966 Unknown
Joe Stefko
Drum set

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