Mark Volman— one of the voices that defined an era —singer and co-founder of ’60s pop group The Turtles, passed away Friday, September 5 at the age of 78. The Turtles, best known for their #1 smash hit “Happy Together,” were powered by the partnership of lead singer Howard Kaylan and his close friend, guitarist and harmony vocalist Volman.

The duo, also known as Flo and Eddie, met in a Los Angeles high school and formed a surf band called The Crossfires. After graduating, they re-branded themselves as The Turtles and switched styles to folk-rock, scoring a hit single in late ’65 with “It Ain’t Me, Babe,” a Bob Dylan cover.

From Folk-Rock To Pop Stardom

After reaching the Top 40 a few more times, they landed a massive, career-defining hit with “Happy Together,” a classic pop tune

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