Father Yod, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Father Yod

American restaurateur and spiritual leader

Date of Birth: 04-Jul-1922

Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 25-Aug-1975

Profession: businessperson, religious leader

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Father Yod or YaHoWha, born James Edward Baker (July 4, 1922 – August 25, 1975), was the American owner of one of the country's first health food restaurants, on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.
He founded a spiritual commune in the Hollywood Hills known as the Source Family.
The Source Family was heavily influenced by the teachings of Yogi Bhajan and the astrological age of Aquarius.
The Family practiced communal living in Southern California and later in Hawaii.
He was also lead singer of the commune's experimental psychedelic rock band, Ya Ho Wha 13.