Modus was a popular Slovak band, originally established in 1967 by Stanislav Hrda, Ján Baláž,
Peter Krutek, Juraj Czinege, Tomáš Bery Psota, Ľubomír Stankovský, Gabriel Wertlen and Miroslav Žbirka in the former Czechoslovakia. The formation initially played cover versions of the 60's hits. A major change followed after the arrival of Ján Lehotský who joined the ensemble in 1972, and became their leader. The years 1976-80, which included albums Modus and Balíček snov, referred to as Modusmania, denoted the band's stardom era.