Denny Doherty (1940-2007) was a Canadian-born singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the group's lead vocalist and played guitar and keyboards.
John Phillips (1935-2001) was an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He was the group's leader and principal songwriter, and played guitar and keyboards.
Cass Elliot (1941-1974) was an American singer and actress. She was the group's co-lead vocalist, and played tambourine and bongos.
Michelle Phillips (born 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was the group's co-lead vocalist and played guitar.
The Mamas & The Papas released five studio albums during their career:
* If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears (1966)
* The Mamas & The Papas (1966)
* Deliver (1967)
* The Papas & The Mamas (1968)
* People Like Us (1971)
The group had a number of hit singles, including "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday", "I Saw Her Again", and "Creeque Alley".
The Mamas & The Papas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.