share The singer, who turned down an invitation to join The Mamas and Papas, later found success as a co-writer of The Beach Boys' No. 1 hit "Kokomo." Scott McKenzie, who sang the Summer of Love anthem “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair),” has died. He was 73.our editor recommends Rolling Stones Gather at Marquee Club to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Their First Show When Hippies Ruled Hollywood Photography of Dennis Hopper Related Topics •Obituaries The singer died Aug. 18 at his home in Los Angeles. He had been fighting the nervous system disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome for years and died after a two-week hospital stay. McKenzie struck a chord with the...
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