The Turtles

The Turtles

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The Turtles were an American rock band active from 1965 to 1971, known for blending folk rock with psychedelic and pop sensibilities. Emerging during the mid-1960s, the group became recognized for their distinctive approach to sunshine pop and playful musical parody. Their sound combined the melodic elements of folk music with the experimental textures of psychedelic rock, creating a versatile catalogue that appealed to mainstream audiences. The Turtles' genre-spanning work helped define the pop rock landscape of the late 1960s before the band's dissolution in 1971.