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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 the harbor town of Halifax bringing that airy, ocean-washed 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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation
- singer / composer / songwriter / actor / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Canadian Music Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Mamas & the Papas | — | |
| Notable work | Theodore Tugboat | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.dennydoherty.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denny%20Doherty
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q432488
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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?
Born November 29, 1940.
When did Denny Doherty die?
Died 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?
Notable works include The Mamas & the Papas, Theodore Tugboat.
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