Scott McKenzie

Scott McKenzie, born as Philip Wallach Blondheim in 1939, was an American singer and songwriter known for his iconic hit song "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)." McKenzie started off his career in the early 1960s as a member of the folk group, The Journeymen, alongside John Phillips and Dick Weissman. However, his breakthrough came when Phillips wrote the now-famous song for him, which became an anthem for the counterculture movement during the "Summer of Love" in 1967. The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a symbol for the hippie movement and the city of San Francisco. Despite the massive success of "San Francisco," McKenzie struggled to achieve further chart success. He later released several albums throughout the 1970s but gradually stepped away from the music industry. McKenzie's unique contribution to the musical landscape lies in his association with the counterculture movement of the 1960s and the enduring popularity of his iconic song, which continues to be a reminder of a significant cultural era.