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40 Years Ago: The Byrds' 'Byrds' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:36:04 +0000

By 1972 the Byrds had pretty much become a vehicle for Roger McGuinn’s solo recordings. The original quintet began falling apart in 1966, after Gene Clark, who penned most of the group’s original early songs, left. Over the years, one by one, the founding members – David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke — departed. So [...]

45 Years Ago: David Crosby Fired from the Byrds

Jeff Giles — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:31:21 +0000

The Laurel Canyon sound of the '60s and '70s was all about smooth harmonies and peaceful, easy feelings, but the bands making the music were notorious for their constantly shifting lineups and behind-the-scenes turmoil. Case in point: the Byrds, who announced founding member David Crosby's acrimonious firing 45 years ago.

Roger McGuinn Says Byrds Won't Fly Again [VIDEO]

Big Bear — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:32:15 +0000

In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine Roger McGuinn founding member of The Byrds has poured cold water on any chance of a Byrds reunion. Roger McGuinn said “I’ll quote Paul McCartney, who was asked to reform the Beatles back when John Lennon and George Harrison were still alive. He said, ‘You can’t reheat a [...]