Mark Volman, The Turtles Co-Founder, Dies at 78

He passed on Sept. 5 in Nashville after a brief, unexpected illness.

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Volman revealed a 2020 Lewy body dementia diagnosis.

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Co-founder of The Turtles — known for “Happy Together” and “Elenore.”

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After 1970, Volman formed Flo & Eddie; toured with Frank Zappa.

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Sang backing for T. Rex, Duran Duran and Bruce Springsteen.

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Wrote memoir Happy Forever — recalled partying with Lennon and Hendrix.

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Earned a master’s in screenwriting and taught music at Belmont University.

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Survived by partner Emily Volman, ex-wife Pat, daughters Hallie and Sarina, brother Phil.

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