Mark Volman

Mark Volman
Volman performing in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMark Randall Volman
Also known asFlo
Phlorescent Leech
Born(1947-04-19)April 19, 1947
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 5, 2025(2025-09-05) (aged 78)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • professor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • tambourine
Years active1965–2025
Labels
Websitewww.theturtles.com

Mark Randall Volman (April 19, 1947 – September 5, 2025) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was best known as a founding member of the 1960s rock band The Turtles. With his bandmate and friend Howard Kaylan, he was a member of the 1970s rock duo Flo & Eddie.

In June 2023, Volman said that he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia.[1][2][3] He died from problems caused by blood disease in Nashville, Tennessee on September 5, 2025, at the age of 78.[4][5]

References

  1. Finan, Eileen. "The Turtles' Mark Volman reveals he's been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, the disease Robin Williams had, but he's determined to live a full life". Peoplemag.
  2. Kreps, Daniel (2023-06-14). "The Turtles' Mark Volman Reveals Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosis". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  3. Kielty, Martin (2023-06-15). "Turtles' Mark Volman Reveals Dementia Diagnosis". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  4. McGowan, Andrew (2025-09-05). "Mark Volman, Turtles and Flo & Eddie Co-Founder and Singer on 'Happy Together,' Dies at 78". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
  5. "Mark Volman, Singer of 'Happy Together' and Other Hits, Dies at 78". The New York Times. September 6, 2025. Retrieved September 8, 2025.

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