The musician who changed Roger McGuinn’s entire personality: “Disappointed a lot of rock fans”
An interesting change.
The Byrds
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The Byrds were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1964 by Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, David Crosby, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential bands of the 1960s, they pioneered folk rock by blending the songwriting of Bob Dylan with the harmony-driven sound of The Beatles. Their signature use of the 12-string Rickenbacker guitar helped define a new style of rock music, while later albums explored psychedelic rock and country rock, influencing generations of artists. Through classic recordings including ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’, ‘Eight Miles High’ and ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’, The Byrds left a lasting legacy on folk, psychedelic, country and alternative rock.
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More About The Byrds
The Byrds were an American rock band formed in 1964, best known for pioneering folk rock and helping shape psychedelic rock and country rock.
'Mr. Tambourine Man' is The Byrds' signature song, although 'Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)', 'Eight Miles High', 'So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star' and 'I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better' are also among their best-known recordings.
The Byrds transformed popular music by pioneering folk rock, helping to establish psychedelic rock and laying the foundations for country rock, influencing artists from Tom Petty and R.E.M. to Eagles and Wilco.