Denny Doherty

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Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty (November 29, 1940[1] – January 19, 2007) was a Canadian musician. He was a founding member of the 1960s musical group the Mamas and the Papas for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

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Denny Doherty
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Doherty in a publicity photo, c. 1967
Born
Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty

(1940-11-29)November 29, 1940
DiedJanuary 19, 2007(2007-01-19) (aged 66)
Resting placeGate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active1960–2007
Spouse
Jeanette Doherty
(m. 1978; died 1998)
Children3
Musical career
GenresFolk, pop
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
LabelsDunhill Records
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