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P.F. Sloan
Singer and songwriter P.F. Sloan – born Philip Gary ‘Flip’ Schlein on September
18, 1945, in New York City – was best known for writing or co-writing hit
singles such as 1965’s “Eve of Destruction” (Barry McGuire) and “A Must to
Avoid” (Herman’s Hermits) as well as 1966’s “Secret Agent Man” (Johnny Rivers)
and “You Baby” (The Turtles). His family moved to Hollywood, California, where
his father bought him a guitar whend he was 13. While at the music store, he met
Elvis Presley, who gave him a quick music lesson. Within a year, ‘Flip’ Sloan
released his first single. At the age of...
