The Turtles were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1965. The band's original lineup consisted of lead vocalists Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, guitarists Al Nichol and Jim Tucker, bassist Chuck Portz, and drummer Don Murray.

The Turtles were known for their upbeat, catchy pop songs that often incorporated elements of folk, rock, and psychedelic music. Their music was heavily influenced by the British Invasion bands of the time, particularly The Beatles. They scored several hits in the 1960s, including "Happy Together," "She'd Rather Be with Me," "Elenore," and "You Showed Me."

One of the distinctive features of The Turtles was the vocal harmonies of Kaylan and Volman, which helped to set them apart from other bands of the era. The band's sound was also characterized by the use of acoustic instruments, such as acoustic guitars and mandolins, which gave their music a unique, organic feel.

The Turtles disbanded in 1970, but Kaylan and Volman continued to perform together under the name "Flo and Eddie." They also worked as session musicians and collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Frank Zappa, T. Rex, and Bruce Springsteen.

The Turtles' music has remained popular over the years and has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials. In 2010, The Turtles were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, recognizing their contribution to the development of vocal harmony in popular music. Their music continues to be popular with fans of 1960s pop.

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• Howard Kaylan - vocals - b. Howard Kaplan, June 22, 1947, New York City, New York, USA.
  
• Mark Volman - guitar/sax/vocals - b. April 19, 1947, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  
• Al Nichol - guitar - b. March 31, 1946, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
  
• Jim Tucker - guitar
  
• Chuck Portz - bass - b. March 28, 1945, Santa Monica, California, USA.
  
• Don Murray - drums - b. Donald Ray Murray, November 8, 1945; d. March 1996.
  

• Howard Kaylan - vocals
  
• Mark Volman - guitar/sax/vocals
  
• Al Nichol - guitar
  
• Jim Tucker - guitar
  
• Chuck Portz - bass
  
• Don Murray - drums
  

1. "It Ain't Me Babe" (1965) - Singles: "It Ain't Me Babe" b/w "Almost There"
   
2. "You Baby" (1966) - Singles: "You, Baby" b/w "Wanderin' Kind"; "Grim Reaper Of Love" b/w "Come Back"; "Outside Chance" b/w "We'll Meet Again"; "Can I Get To Know You Better?" b/w "Like The Seasons"; "Let Me Be" b/w "Your Maw Said You Cried"
3. "Happy Together" (1967) - Singles: "Happy Together" b/w "Like The Seasons"; "She'd Rather Be With Me" b/w "The Walking Song"; "Guide For The Married Man" b/w "Think I'll Run Away"; "You Know What I Mean" b/w "Rugs Of Woods And Flowers"; "She's My Girl" b/w "Chicken Little Was Right"
   
4. "Woodenhead" (1972) - outtakes from 1965 sessions.
   

• Howard Kaylan - vocals
  
• Mark Volman - guitar/sax/vocals
  
• Al Nichol - guitar
  
• Jim Tucker - guitar
  
• Chuck Portz - bass
  
• Joel Larson - drums

• Howard Kaylan - vocals
  
• Mark Volman - guitar/sax/vocals
  
• Al Nichol - guitar
  
• Jim Tucker - guitar
  
• Joel Larson - drums
• Chip Douglas - bass
  

• Howard Kaylan - vocals
  
• Mark Volman - guitar/sax/vocals
  
• Al Nichol - guitar
• Jim Pons - bass - formerly with The Leaves.
  
• John Barbata - drums

1. "The Turtles Present The Battle Of The Bands" (1968) - Singles: "Sound Asleep" b/w "Umbussa The Dragon"; "The Story Of Rock And Roll" b/w "Can't You Hear The Cows?"; "Elenore" b/w "Surfer Dan"; "You Showed Me" b/w "Buzz Saw"

• Howard Kaylan - vocals
  
• Mark Volman - guitar/sax/vocals
  
• Al Nichol - guitar
• Jim Pons - bass
• John Seiter - drums

1. "Turtle Soup" (1969) - Singles: "House On The Hill" b/w "Come Over"; "You Don't Have To Walk In The Rain" b/w "Come Over"; "Love In The City" b/w "Bachelor Mother"; "Lady-O" b/w "Somewhere Friday Night"

• Howard Kaylan - vocals
  
• Mark Volman - guitar/sax/vocals
  

1. "Phlorescent Leech and Eddie" (1972)
2. "Flo and Eddie" (1973)
3. "Illegal, Immoral and Fattening" (1975)
4. "Moving Targets" (1976)
5. "Rock Steady with Flo and Eddie" (1982)
6. "The Best of Flo and Eddie" (1992)
   

• Howard Kaylan - vocals
  
• Mark Volman - guitar/sax/vocals
  

1. "The Turtles Captured Live" (1992)

1. "Golden Hits" (1967)
2. "More Golden Hits" (1970)
3. "Happy Together Again" (1974)
4. "20 Greatest Hits" (1982)
5. "The Best Of The Turtles" (1987)
6. "Turtle Wax: The Best Of The Turtles, Vol. 2" (1988)
7. "The Turtles' Greatest Hits / Happy Together Again" (live) (1994)
8. "30 Years Of Rock N Roll: Happy Together" (5-CD box set) (1995)
   
9. "Solid Zinc: The Turtles Anthology" (2-CDs) (2002)
   
10. "Happy Together: The Very Best Of The Turtles" (2004)
    

• The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie