RIP Scott McKenzie

[Big Ears]

Scott McKenzie, best known for his 1967 hit single 'San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)', died on Saturday aged 73. He also wrote Kokomo, a number one single for The Beach Boys in 1988. McKenzie had suffered from Guillain–Barré syndrome, a disorder which effects the nervous system, since 2010.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Man oh Man!! R. I. P.

 

[Big Ears]

^ That's what I thought, along with news of Tony Scott's death this morning.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Yup.......life is changing all around us these days...

 

[Astrid Kirchherr65]

 

[LOU/REALM]

Very sad news....R.I.P Scott Mckenzie

....as a tribute here is " San Francisco "......a great record

 

[gcczep]

Very sad news....R.I.P Scott Mckenzie

....as a tribute here is " San Francisco "......a great record

...just heard that song driving to work. R.I.P.

 

[Mr. Bob Dobolina]

Wherever he is now, I hope he's still sharing that beautiful voice. RIP.

 

[Phil B.]

San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) is arguably one of the most beautiful protest songs to come out of the movement. Rest In Peace Scott.

 

[Sox]

Very sad news, R.I.P. Scott.