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Mama Cass Elliot: The American Icon
A Heartfelt Journey of Discovery
By Owen Elliot
In the annals of American music, the name Mama Cass Elliot resonates as a poignant reminder of a remarkable life cut short. On September 19, 1941, Ellen Naomi Cohen was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Known professionally as Cass Elliot, she would later become an icon of the hippie era, soaring to fame with The Mamas and the Papas.
Initially aspiring to become an actress, Cass Elliot embarked on a different path in 1963, when she became a folk singer. In 1965, she joined forces with John Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Michelle Phillips to form The Mamas and the Papas. Their music captured the hearts of audiences around the globe, with hits like "California Dreamin'" and "Dream a Little Dream of Me."
Cass Elliot's endearing stage persona as "Mama Cass" celebrated the joy and exuberance of her larger-than-life personality. However, her personal life was marked by struggles with body image and substance abuse. On July 29, 1974, at the tragically young age of 32, Cass Elliot passed away in London, England.
Now, nearly 50 years after her untimely death, Owen Elliot unveils intimate details about Mama Cass's life in her new memoir, "My Mama Cass." Through her poignant storytelling, Owen reveals how Cass Elliot's family learned to accept and even embrace her imperfections.
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