The co-founder, and former long-time editor of "Sing Out!" magazine from 1951 to 1967, Silber was perhaps best known for his writing on American folk music and musicians until he left "Sing Out!" and began writing for the radical left wing newspaper "The Guardian". His creation of Oak Publications was responsible for a large portion of the folk music material available in print during the growth of the revival. On the occasion of his 80th birthday an interview with Mr. Silber was published giving details on his role in the progressive folk music circles of the 40s, 50s and 60s as well as his appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s.