Mark Volman

Mark Volman
Volman performing in 2008
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 musician. He was a singer-songwriter and guitarist. Volman was best known as a founding member of the 1960s rock band The Turtles. With his bandmate and friend Howard Kaylan, Volman was a member of the 1970s rock duo Flo & Eddie.

In June 2023, Volman said that he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia.

Mark Volman died of problems related to blood disease on September 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 78.

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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