The Turtles emerged as a prominent musical force during the 1960s, etching their name into the fabric of rock and roll with their catchy melodies and upbeat, folk-rock sound. The group, originally formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, is composed of vocalists Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, along with a changing lineup of talented musicians. They first gained major recognition with their cover of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe," which set the stage for their future success.

Perhaps best known for their 1967 hit "Happy Together," which soared to the top of the charts in the United States, displacing The Beatles' "Penny Lane," The Turtles became one of the signature bands of the era, symbolizing the joyous side of 60's pop while exploring diverse sounds through their discography. Although their time at the forefront was relatively short-lived with their initial run concluding in the early 1970s, The Turtles left an indelible impact on the music scene. Their work has been celebrated and preserved in compilations such as "Save the Turtles: The Turtles Greatest Hits" and "The Complete Original Albums Collection," allowing new generations to experience the happy-go-lucky essence and musical creativity of this classic band.

Genres

Bubblegum Pop

Classic Rock

Folk Rock

Merseybeat

Psychedelic Rock

Rock-and-roll

Rockabilly

Related Artists

The Monkees

The Lovin' Spoonful

Simon & Garfunkel

The Beach Boys

The Association

The Grass Roots

The Byrds

Herman's Hermits

The Mamas & The Papas

The Zombies

Paul Revere & The Raiders

The Archies

Latest Release

The Complete Original Albums Collection

The Turtles

Album - 141 Tracks - Released August 19, 2016