Date of Birth: January 10, 1939
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Date of Death: August 18, 2012
Biography
Scott McKenzie, born Philip Wallach Blondheim III, was an American singer and songwriter best known for his 1967 hit single “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair).” He was born on January 10, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida. McKenzie grew up in North Carolina, where he befriended future folk music star John Phillips. Together, they formed a band called The Abstracts, which later became The Smoothies and eventually The Journeymen. After The Journeymen disbanded, McKenzie pursued a solo career. His iconic song “San Francisco” became an anthem of the 1960s counterculture and the Summer of Love. The song was written by Phillips, who also co-founded The Mamas & the Papas. In the 1980s, McKenzie joined a new iteration of The Mamas & the Papas, performing with the group until the late 1990s. He retired from the music industry but remained an important figure in the history of American folk and rock music. Scott McKenzie passed away on August 18, 2012, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 73.
5 Interesting Facts about Scott McKenzie
1. Scott McKenzie’s birth name was Philip Wallach Blondheim III.
2. His hit single “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” was written by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas.
3. The song “San Francisco” sold over seven million copies worldwide.
4. McKenzie was a member of The Journeymen, a folk group that included John Phillips, before going solo.
5. He briefly reunited with The Mamas & the Papas in the 1980s and toured with them.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Scott McKenzie
1. “If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.”
2. “I think my music stands the test of time because it was very honest.”
3. “The 60s were a magical time, full of hope and possibility.”
4. “Music has the power to bring people together, to heal and to inspire.”
5. “I feel lucky to have been a part of something so much bigger than myself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Scott McKenzie achieved a net worth estimated at around $2 million.
Children
Scott McKenzie did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Scott McKenzie Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_McKenzie
2. [AllMusic Biography](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/scott-mckenzie-mn0000257615/biography
4. [The Guardian Obituary](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/aug/20/scott-mckenzie
5. [Find a Grave Memorial](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95653589/scott-mckenzie
