Modern Folk Quartet
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 “This Could Be the Ni...
