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Denny Doherty

Denny Doherty was born November 29, 1940 and died January 19, 2007 (aged 66). From Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Singer / composer / songwriter.

Singer from Canada

  • Nova Scotia
  • singer
  • composer
  • songwriter

Denny Doherty was listed as a singer, composer and songwriter. Denny Doherty was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on November 29, 1940. Death is recorded on January 19, 2007, at the age of 66. Recorded honors include Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1996). Credited works include The Mamas & the Papas and Theodore Tugboat.

My Take

Denny Doherty is one of those voices I think the wider world undervalues, remembering the Mamas & the Papas mostly as a logo rather than four distinct artists. His clear tenor was the quiet architecture beneath those sun-drenched harmonies, and there's something fitting about a kid from Halifax, Nova Scotia, bringing that airy clarity to California pop. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nod was earned. What endears him to me most, though, is the later turn toward children's television in Theodore Tugboat. That gentleness tells you the warmth in the music was never an act.

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1. Profile

Name (English)
Denny Doherty
Name (Japanese)
デニー・ドハーティ
Reading
でにー・どはーてぃ
Born
November 29, 1940 – January 19, 2007
Origin
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Occupation
singer / composer / songwriter / actor / musician
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Sagittarius / Dragon

2. Background

Awards & achievements

  • 1996 Canadian Music Hall of Fame

3. Works & records

Filmography / notable works

CategoryTitle
Notable workThe Mamas & the Papas
Notable workTheodore Tugboat

5. About this entry

Tags

  • Nova Scotia
  • singer
  • composer
  • songwriter
Last updated

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.

Frequently asked questions

When was Denny Doherty born?

Denny Doherty was born on November 29, 1940.

When did Denny Doherty die?

Denny Doherty died on January 19, 2007, aged 66.

Where was Denny Doherty from?

Denny Doherty was from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

What did Denny Doherty do?

Denny Doherty worked as singer, composer, songwriter, actor, musician.

What was Denny Doherty known for?

Denny Doherty's notable works include The Mamas & the Papas, Theodore Tugboat.

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