Album cover, 1973

Cyrus Faryar is an American folk musician and record producer.

Born (c. 1935) in Hawaii to a family of Persian descent, he was a childhood friend of folk singer Dave Guard. In 1961, Guard recruited him to join his new group, the Whiskeyhill Singers, who also included Judy Henske. After Guard's group broke up, Faryar returned to Hawaii, and formed a new singing group, the Modern Folk Quartet, with Chip Douglas, Henry Diltz and Jerry Yester, which lasted three years before itself disbanding in 1966. Dave Guard was an American folk singer and original member of The Kingston Trio. ... Cover of first solo album (1963) Judy Henske (born 20 December 1942, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) is an American singer and songwriter, once known as “the Queen of the Beatniks”. She moved to California in the early 1960s, singing in coffee houses in San Diego and Los Angeles, and working with... Douglas Farthing Hatlelid, better known as Chip Douglas, is a songwriter, musician (bass guitar and keyboards), and record producer, whose most famous work was during the 1960s. ... Jerry Yester is the older brother of Jim Yester, known as a member of The Association. ...

In 1967, Faryar collaborated with synthesizer virtuoso Paul Beaver on "The Zodiac:Cosmic Sounds", a pioneering psychedelic LP on Elektra Records, and was also on Cass Elliot's 1968 album "Dream a Little Dream of Me". At the Monterey Pop Festival, Faryar led a band dubbed the "Group With No Name," which made an anonymous appearance. Paul Beaver (1925-1975) was an obscure jazz musician and a pioneer in electronic music. ... This article is about the musical group. ... Cosmic Sounds (1967) was the only album recorded by The Zodiac. ... Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, and today operates under Atlantic Records Group. ... From left to right: Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, and John and Michelle Phillips. ... Poster promoting the festival The Monterey International Pop Music Festival took place from June 16 to June 18, 1967. ...

He released two solo albums as a singer/songwriter in the early 1970s, but became better known as a producer, particularly for the Firesign Theatre, and playing sessions for Linda Ronstadt and others. He has also continue to record and tour with re-formed versions of the Modern Folk Quartet (or Quintet), as well as recording Hawaiian music following his return to live there. Left to right: Phil Proctor, Peter Bergman, Phil Austin, and David Ossman in 2001 The Firesign Theatre is a comedy troupe consisting of Phil Austin, Peter Bergman, David Ossman, and Philip Proctor. ... Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is an American singer most closely associated with the country rock genre prevalent in the 1970s. ...

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• Article by Richie Unterberger