Modern Folk Quartet
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The Modern Folk Quartet, also known as MFQ, is an American folk group formed in Honolulu in 1962. The original lineup consisted of Cyrus Faryar, Henry Diltz, Chip Douglas, and Stan White. After moving to Los Angeles, the ensemble became a fixture at the Troubadour club, where Jerry Yester replaced an ailing White. The quartet released their self-titled debut studio album in 1963, followed by Changes in 1964. In 1965, the group added drummer Eddie Hoh and transitioned to electric folk-rock as the Modern Folk Quintet. During this period, they recorded the song âThis Could Be the Nightâ with producer Phil Spector. The group also collaborated with Jack Nitzsche on the single âNight Time Girlâ, which reached number 122 on the Billboard charts in 1966. MFQ disbanded in July 1966 but reformed several times, including a 2003 tour of Japan. Later members included Jim Yester, who joined the band in 1988.
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