How the Byrds Helped David Byrne Move Away From Folk Music
Talking Heads frontman recalls the band’s early influence, followed by David Bowie and the Velvet Underground.
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When the Byrds Reunited for Roy Orbison, Complete With Bob Dylan
Appearance came after Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and David Crosby lost court battle for band name.
Roger McGuinn Tells David Crosby: I Don’t Hate You
Former Byrds bandmates clear up confusion after comments made in documentary.
Byrds Didn’t Want to Upset David Crosby While Touring Without Him
Chris Hillman reveals exchange of messages with “mischievous little bad boy.”
Byrds' 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' Celebrated at Anniversary Show
Two original members pay tribute to landmark country-rock album in concert.
Byrds Still ‘Cringe’ at Parts of ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’
Chris Hillman admits groundbreaking LP isn’t his favorite work as 50th anniversary tour continues.
Roger McGuinn Explains Partial Byrds Reunion
'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' anniversary tour was a way of distracting bandmate Chris Hillman from “tough year.”
Byrds Announce 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' Tour
Country-rock legends celebrate influential album's 50th anniversary.
Previously Unreleased LP From Byrds Member Gene Clark on the Way
A collection of unheard songs by Gene Clark, a founding member of the Byrds and a key songwriter on the band's first few albums, will be released this summer.
Hugh Masekela, Jazz Trumpeter, Dies
Hugh Masekela had a distinguished career as a jazz trumpeter and anti-apartheid activist, and also played with the Byrds and Paul Simon.