The Byrds were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn, a.k.a. Jim McGuinn, remaining the sole consistent member, until the group disbanded in 1973. Although they only managed to attain the huge commercial success of contemporaries like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Rolling Stones for a short period (1965–66), The Byrds are today considered by critics to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Initially, they pioneered the musical genre of folk rock, melding the influence of The Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music. As the 1960s progressed, the band was also influential in originating psychedelic rock, raga rock, and country rock.
| Song Title | Year Released * | Song Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Tambourine Man | 1965 | 3,927 |
| Eight Miles High | 1966 | 9,096 |
| I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better | 1965 | 13,316 |
| All I Really Want To Do | 1965 | 20,351 |
| Wasn't Born To Follow | 1968 | 25,345 |
| My Back Pages | 1967 | 29,114 |
| Mr. Spaceman | 1966 | 30,269 |
| Chimes Of Freedom | 1965 | 36,326 |
| One Hundred Years From Now | 40,608 | |
| So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star | 1967 | 43,124 |
| Former Members | Roger McGuinnGene ClarkDavid CrosbyMichael ClarkeChris HillmanKevin KelleyGram ParsonsClarence WhiteGene ParsonsJohn YorkSkip Battin |
| Genre | Rockpopfolk rockpsychedelic rockraga rockcountry rock |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Year(s) Active | 1964–1973; 1989–1991; 2000 |
| Labels | ColumbiaAsylumElektra |
| Official Website | thebyrds.com |
| Associated Acts | The Jet SetThe BeefeatersThe Flying Burrito BrothersCrosbyStillsNash & YoungFirefallMcGuinnClark & HillmanThe Desert Rose BandSouther–Hillman–Furay Band |
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