Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Mark Volman, Turtles Co-Founder, Dies at 78
Mark Volman, a singer from the band The Turtles, has passed away.
The Turtles were famous in the 1960s for songs like "Happy Together."
After the Turtles, he formed Flo & Eddie.
They worked with famous musicians and even contributed to a children's TV show.
He also went to college and taught music later in life.
Many people remember him fondly for his voice and fun personality.
He was diagnosed with a condition in 2020 and died at age 78.
Mark Volman, a founding member of The Turtles, has died at age 78.
He passed away after a brief illness in Nashville.
Volman and Howard Kaylan formed Flo & Eddie after The Turtles.
They collaborated with Frank Zappa and provided vocals for artists like T. Rex.
Volman earned degrees and taught music business at Belmont University.
- Who
- Mark Volman, co-founder of The Turtles and member of Flo & Eddie.
- What
- Died at age 78.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Nashville.
- Why
- Following a brief, unexpected illness.
- Full Name
- Mark Volman
- Age at Death
- 78
- Cause of Death
- Brief, unexpected illness
- Known For
- Founding member of The Turtles and Flo & Eddie
- Hit Songs
- Happy Together, It Ain’t Me Babe, Elenore
- Other Work
- Performed with Frank Zappa, T. Rex; taught music business
- Education
- Bachelor's and Master's degrees
