Mark Volman, co-founder of the 1960s rock band The Turtles, has died at age 78 following a brief and unexpected illness. Best known as the wild-haired guitarist and vocalist behind hits like “Happy Together” and “Elenore,” Volman helped shape the sound of American pop-rock during the late ’60s. He later joined Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention and lent his vocals to T. Rex’s “Get It On.” In his later years, Volman pursued higher education and became a respected music professor.
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