Founder of The Turtles dies at 78

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s pop group The Turtles, whose hits include “Happy Together,” has died. Volman was known for his exuberant stage presence and distinctive vocals. When The Turtles imploded in 1970, he and bandmate Howard Kaylan reinvented themselves as the duo Flo & Eddie, earning a reputation for their humor and versatility. In midlife, Volman returned to college and later taught music business. In 2023, he published his memoir, “Happy Forever: My Musical Adventures With The Turtles, Frank Zappa, T. Rex, Flo & Eddie, and More.” Volman, 78, died on Friday in Nashville, Tennessee, after a brief, unexpected illness.