Gary Fane was a band that came together during the late 1960s, with guitarist David Thomas, bassist Paul Hammond, and drummer Ray Moon joining frontman Gary Fane. They had a sound that fit right into the psychedelic era, built around layered harmonies and lyrics that reached for something beyond the everyday.
In 1968, they released "Aquarius," a single that became their biggest hit. The song's hopeful, drifting quality connected with listeners and climbed the Billboard Hot 100. It remains the track they're best known for.
After "Aquarius," the group put out albums like The Fire Garden in 1969 and Cosmic Symphonies in 1970. Their music from this period continued in a similar vein, exploring expansive, atmospheric arrangements.