While Bob Dylan was known in the national folk scene, mostly for his protest songs, The Byrds were the ones who soared to the top of the charts with their cover of "Mr. Tambourine Man".
The Byrds were a massively influential group whose legacy has faded somewhat over the years, at least in part due to a steady turnover of members and their exploration of a variety of styles.
Defining folk rock is a paradoxical task, to say the least. 50 Years Ago: Original Byrds Get Back Together for One More LP 50 Years Ago: Original Byrds Get Back Together for One More LP Before ...
Roger McGuinn (born James McGuinn III) is most famous for being a founding member, singer, guitarist, and songwriter in The Byrds. Since that band's demise he has had moderate success as a solo ...