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1965 – 1971

The Turtles

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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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Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album

  1. 1965
  2. 1966
  3. 1967
  4. 1968
  5. 1969

The Turtles members

Current members: Rick “Squid” Guidotti (guitar), Joe Stefko (membranophone)

Former members: Mark Volman (original), Howard Kaylan (original), Al Nichol (original), Jim Pons, John Barbata, John Seiter, Jim Tucker (original), Chip Douglas, Chuck Portz (original), Don Murray (original), Joel Larson

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