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Los Angeles, United States (1964 – 1973)
The Byrds were a popular American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. They are considered one of the most important and influential bands of the 1960s.
Their music bridged the gap between the socially and spiritually conscious folk music of Bob Dylan and the complex pop of The Beatles. Throughout their career they helped forge such subgenres as folk rock, raga rock, psychedelic rock, jangle pop, and – on their 1968 classic Sweetheart Of The Rodeo – country rock inviting Gram Parsons on rhythm guitar. The original lineup consisted of Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Michael Clarke, Jim (Roger) McGuinn and Gene Clark. After several line-up changes (with lead singer/guitarist McGuinn as the only consistent member), they broke up in 1973.
Some of their trademark songs include pop versions of Bob Dylan’sMr. Tambourine Man and Pete Seeger’s Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season), and the originals I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better, and Eight Miles High.
In 1991 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and several band members have launched successful solo careers after leaving the group.
www.myspace.com/byrdsthe
Their music bridged the gap between the socially and spiritually conscious folk music of Bob Dylan and the complex pop of The Beatles. Throughout their career they helped forge such subgenres as folk rock, raga rock, psychedelic rock, jangle pop, and – on their 1968 classic Sweetheart Of The Rodeo – country rock inviting Gram Parsons on rhythm guitar. The original lineup consisted of Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Michael Clarke, Jim (Roger) McGuinn and Gene Clark. After several line-up changes (with lead singer/guitarist McGuinn as the only consistent member), they broke up in 1973.
Some of their trademark songs include pop versions of Bob Dylan’s
Mr. Tambourine Man and Pete Seeger’s Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season), and the originals I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better, and Eight Miles High.In 1991 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and several band members have launched successful solo careers after leaving the group.
www.myspace.com/byrdsthe
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d00n3y wrote:
underrated
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Sentenzia22 wrote:
I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better!!111oneoneon
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blazikens wrote:
OH MY GOD GREAT BAND
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Argamocrypt wrote:
It would be pretty cool if people knew how to tag "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)" and "Mr. Tambourine Man" correctly, wouldn't it?
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Someone that wanna help change the awful chards in this group? http://www.lastfm.se/group/Holli+Would
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Nessyliz wrote:
One of my all time fav bands. Best sound.
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Mister_Postman wrote:
I don't understand, people just don't don't about them. I think there should be at least 30 million scrobblings.
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Mister_Postman wrote:
They are just so good.
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goin back
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@mmmmlowell amen to that!
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greate band)
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Best sounds ever. It's addictive as hell.
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<3
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i even love byrdmaniax!
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ickarte wrote:
Mr. Tambourine Man, a great album. It makes me feel better everytime i listen
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Argamocrypt wrote:
Hey guys, this is the Byrds' shoutbox so let's just keep talking about the Beatles mmkay?
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