The Byrds Archives: 01/2026

The Byrds David Crosby

Who plays the trumpet solo on The Byrds song ‘So You Want to be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’?

A legend in his own right.

Jan 31, 2026

CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood The room where folk rock was born

CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood: The room where folk rock was born

An essential chapter of rock.

Jan 24, 2026

David Crosby - 2018 - Musician - Eddie Janssens

The one song that David Crosby couldn’t stand making: “He thought it was insipid”

Settling for less.

Jan 23, 2026

The secret to the guitar sound of The Byrds' Roger McGuinn

The Roger McGuinn hit that pre-dated The Byrds: “It was an exciting time”

Who knew McGuinn could surf?

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 15, 2026

Mr Tambourine Man The Byrds’ cover that invented folk rock

‘Mr Tambourine Man’: The Byrds’ cover that invented folk rock

“I was singing to God…”

Jan 9, 2026

Roger McGuinn - Musician - 1970

The singer Roger McGuinn called the best he ever worked with: “Very talented”

An exceptional talent in every way.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 5, 2026