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The Byrds: 1964-1967
A new large-format 400-page collectible art book curated by the band’s three surviving founding members. When the Byrds released “Mr. Tambourine Man” in 1965, they introduced Bob Dylan’s songs to a new audience and launched a career that would make them among the most influential rock bands of all time. With their unmistakable harmonies and Roger McGuinn’s innovative 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, the Byrds never stopped experimenting. They incorporated folk, country, and jazz, influences into a fresh blend that helped define an era. “And not to be too shallow,” Tom Petty once wrote, “but they also were just the best-dressed band around. They had those great clothes and hairdos.” Now the band’s three surviving founding members—Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and David Crosby—have come together to present The Byrds: 1964-1967, a large format tabletop book that offers a unique visual history of the group. Featuring more than 500 images from legendary photographers such as Henry Diltz, Barry Feinstein, Curt Gunther, Jim Marshall, Linda McCartney, Tom Gundelfinger O’Neal, and Guy Webster, the book also includes a detailed oral history from McGuinn, Hillman, and Crosby.
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400 pages, Hardcover
Published September 20, 2022
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June 28, 2023
Great!
Some observations.
Crosby was an interesting character. He fully recognised, and stated in one place, that he was “a dick” and gave lots of credit to his fellow Byrds throughout. If only he recognised his limitations at the time he always opened his mouth at the wrong time.
Lots of funny tales involving dope.
So nice to hear the story in their own words.
Really nice to hear them talking clothes like they were still 20 somethings - reminded me of my 20s when I discovered them and was aping their look (still do!)
Seems that they were all at peace with the band before Crosby’s death.
Still the coolest band apart from The Beatles.
Only a four star for me because I didn’t splurge and get the Crosby signed copy.
Some observations.
Crosby was an interesting character. He fully recognised, and stated in one place, that he was “a dick” and gave lots of credit to his fellow Byrds throughout. If only he recognised his limitations at the time he always opened his mouth at the wrong time.
Lots of funny tales involving dope.
So nice to hear the story in their own words.
Really nice to hear them talking clothes like they were still 20 somethings - reminded me of my 20s when I discovered them and was aping their look (still do!)
Seems that they were all at peace with the band before Crosby’s death.
Still the coolest band apart from The Beatles.
Only a four star for me because I didn’t splurge and get the Crosby signed copy.
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