Fapardokly
Fapardokly was essentially a one-off Southern California psychedelic folk‑rock project helmed by guitarist‑vocalist Merrell Fankhauser—who previously led surf/outlaw acts like The Impacts and Merrell & The Exiles—and released a self‑titled LP in 1967 composed of a dozen tracks recorded between 1965–67.
The name “Fapardokly” is a portmanteau of the band members’ last names—FAankhauser, PARrish, DOdd, and KLY(Lee).
The album includes standout tracks like the minor hit “Tomorrow’s Girl,” which even earned airplay on American Bandstand, alongside stylistically varied cuts ranging from Byrds‑style folk‑psych to Roy Orbison‑tinged ballads.
Although initially overlooked, it later gained cult acclaim; now, the original LP is a sought‑after collectible, with reissues on CD and vinyl.
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The core members of Fapardokly, as reflected on their 1967 self-titled LP, were:
Merrell Fankhauser – guitar & lead vocals, the driving creative force behind the project
Bill Dodd (aka Doctor Billy Dodd) – guitar and backing vocals, featured on several tracks
John Oliver – bass (also provided backing vocals on some tracks)
Dick Lee – drums, rounding out the core quartet