The lead singer of The Turtles, Howard Kaylan, has continued to have an active career in music and entertainment after the band’s heyday in the 1960s.
Howard Kaylan, along with his bandmate Mark Volman, became known as Flo & Eddie after The Turtles disbanded in 1970. They embarked on a successful career that included both live performances and studio work. They became prominent session musicians and backing vocalists, contributing to a number of notable albums, including works by T. Rex and Bruce Springsteen.
In addition to their session work, Flo & Eddie also released several albums under their own name throughout the 1970s. Their music often showcased their sense of humor and satirical lyrical style. They also had a brief stint as radio hosts and continued to tour, sometimes performing The Turtles’ hit songs.
In the 1980s, Kaylan and Volman won a landmark legal case against their former record label, which led to improved rights and royalties for recording artists. They also regained the rights to use The Turtles’ name and have since toured under that name as part of various oldies concert series, such as the “Happy Together” tour, which also features other acts from the 1960s.
Throughout the years, Kaylan has also dabbled in acting and writing. He published his autobiography, “Shell Shocked: My Life with the Turtles, Flo and Eddie, and Frank Zappa, etc.” in 2013, which details his experiences in the music industry.
Despite health issues that have occasionally sidelined him, Howard Kaylan remains an active figure in the music world, continuing to perform and engage with fans. His contributions to music, both as the lead singer of The Turtles and beyond, have left a lasting legacy.
