band The Byrds in 1968, playing on their seminal album Sweetheart of the Rodeo. Marker retired from the music industry but maintained an active interest (especially in Beefheart-related matters) until he died of a stroke, on December 8, 2015, at the age of 72. Influence According to AllMusic, Rising Sons' "languid, bluesy, folksy sort of sound anticipated future recordings by outfits like Moby Grape, Buffalo Springfield, the Grateful Dead, and even the southern rock Allman Brothers, and the country-rock Byrds." Discography Singles "Candy Man" b/w "The Devil's Got My Woman" (recorded 1965, 45RPM single released 1966, Columbia 4-43534) Albums Rising Sons Featuring Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder (recorded 1965–1966, CD released 1992, Columbia/Legacy CK-52828) References Rock music groups from California Musical groups from Los Angeles Musical groups established in 1964