Scott McKenzie
Born: 10 January 1939
Died: 18 August 2012 (73 Years)
Cause: McKenzie died on August 18, 2012 in Los Angeles at the age of 73. He had suffered from Guillain–Barré syndrome from 2010 until his death.
(Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rapid-onset muscle weakness caused by the immune system damaging the peripheral nervous system)
Died: 18 August 2012 (73 Years)
Cause: McKenzie died on August 18, 2012 in Los Angeles at the age of 73. He had suffered from Guillain–Barré syndrome from 2010 until his death.
(Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rapid-onset muscle weakness caused by the immune system damaging the peripheral nervous system)
Scott McKenzie
Scott McKenzie (born Philip Wallach Blondheim III; January 10, 1939 – August 18, 2012) was an American singer and songwriter. He was best known for his 1967 hit single and generational anthem "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)".
John Phillips wrote and co-produced "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" for McKenzie. Phillips played guitar on the recording, and session musician Gary L. Coleman played orchestra bells and chimes. The bass line of the song was supplied by session musician Joe Osborn. Hal Blaine played drums.
It was released on May 13, 1967 in the United States and was an instant hit, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 in the Canadian RPM Magazine charts. It was also a number 1 in the UK and several other countries, selling over 7 million copies globally.
McKenzie died on August 18, 2012 in Los Angeles at the age of 73. He had suffered from Guillain–Barré syndrome from 2010 until his death.
(wikipedia)
John Phillips wrote and co-produced "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" for McKenzie. Phillips played guitar on the recording, and session musician Gary L. Coleman played orchestra bells and chimes. The bass line of the song was supplied by session musician Joe Osborn. Hal Blaine played drums.
It was released on May 13, 1967 in the United States and was an instant hit, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 in the Canadian RPM Magazine charts. It was also a number 1 in the UK and several other countries, selling over 7 million copies globally.
McKenzie died on August 18, 2012 in Los Angeles at the age of 73. He had suffered from Guillain–Barré syndrome from 2010 until his death.
(wikipedia)