Marcus Uzilevsky), a former folk singer and leader of the psychedelic proto-punk band The Deep, and Vicky Pike, the wife of the record's arranger and producer Teddy Randazzo.
Though short-lived, the band performed in local Manhattan venues, including Arthur's Tavern and Ondine.
[3] The Third Bardo only had one recording session, which yielded six tracks in all including "Rainbow Life" which was released as the B-side to "I'm Five Years Ahead of My Time".
Their Eastern melody and distorted guitar technique made the single distinctive to the rock scene.
[3] The band broke up in 1967, soon after recording, and Jeff Monn began a solo career as Chris Moon.