As with all influential musicians ... Another Seeger song, "Turn! Turn! Turn!," also became part of the anti-Vietnam soundtrack when The Byrds recorded their version, which hit No. 1 in 1965.

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 ...

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".

Followed then by old-time Byrds-gospel, “Oil in My Lamp.” Jaunty guitar interplay, but a paltry song. McGuinn’s feeling vocal and Clarence White’s hick picking bring it all back home with ...