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When did The Lovin' Spoonful start making music?

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The Lovin' Spoonful's first song “Do You Believe in Magic” released on July 17, 1965.


The influential 1960s folk pop band the Lovin' Spoonful consisted of lead singer-songwriter John Sebastian, drummer Joe Butler, bassist Steve Boone, and lead guitarist Zal Yanovsky. Their biggest hits include “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” and “Summer in the City.” They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. They were... Read More
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