Born To Rock...

Sep. 19th, 1941 - The late, great Ellen Naomi Cohen (better known as "Mama" Cass Elliot) was born on this day in history... Sadly, she would be found dead less than 33 years later...

Her solo song, "It's Getting Better"...

And a link for you to her performing "Dedicated To The One I Love" when she was part of The Mamas & The Papas.

Born To Rock...

June 4th, 1944 - Holly Michelle Gilliam (later known as Michelle Phillips), one of the founder members (and the only surviving member of the original line-up) of The Mamas & The Papas, is born...

She shares the writing credit for probably their best-known song, "California Dreamin'"...