Byrds (Musical group)
Rock historian Ed Ward
Rock historian Ed Ward reviews Preflyte (Sundazed Records, 2-CD set) recordings of early rehearsals of The Byrds.
The Birth of "Alternative" Country.
Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the Byrds.
David Crosby is Back After a "Long Time Gone"
Part I of the Fresh Air interview. The folk-rock singer and songwriter battled drug addiction and eventually served eleven months in jail. He's now clean, and has a new autobiography about his life. He tells Fresh Air host Terry Gross about what made his bands The Byrds and Croby, Stills & Nash unique.
Gram Parsons Brought Country Back Into Rock and Roll.
Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the late Gram Parsons, who added a country flavor to rock with groups like The Byrds.
Interview and Concert with Roger "Jim" McGuinn.
Roger "Jim" McGuinn was the leader of the folk-rock group The Byrds whose hits include "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Turn, Turn, Turn." McGuinn is the one constant member of the group which has gone several personnel changes, including the departures of David Crosby, Chris Hillman, and Gram Parsons. McGuinn has also released several solo albums. McGuinn brings his guitar to the studio to share both Byrd hits and new music.