Rock History - Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty (November 29, 1940 – January 19, 2007) The Mamas & the Papas.

Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty (November 29, 1940 – January 19, 2007) was a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician. He was most widely known as a founding member of the 1960s musical group The Mamas & the Papas.

Denny Doherty died on January 19, 2007 at his home in Mississauga, Ontario, from a second abdominal aortic aneurysm after going to get the first one repaired.

Denny Doherty
Doherty, second from right, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show
Background information
Birth name	Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty
Born	November 29, 1940 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died	January 19, 2007 (aged 66) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Folk, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1960–2007
Labels	Dunhill Records
Associated acts	The Halifax III The Mamas & the Papas

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