Gene Clark was always criminally underrated, thankfully at least one of his fantastic albums- 'No Other' -gained widespread recognition at least in musician circles. A "recent" concert from 2014 with a host of modern Alternative artists played out the album in full as a tribute to the unsung legend that is Gene Clark.
Roger the consummate pro trying to hold it together while the 'swirling ship' around him creates choas. Amazing band and great to see Gene on stage too!
This is what you get when you take a group of gifted musicians, give them some instruments to play, and tell them to play a song at the drop of a hat after so many years of not doing it. IMO, a WONDERFUL performance! It's a gift to young musicians in so many ways.
Well, not exactly. Gene Clark had a few years previous toured with a Byrds celebration cover group, while Michael Clarke toured with a bogus Byrds group in the late 80s. McGuinn, Hillman and Crosby responded with three concerts using the name Byrds at the end of the 80s. The exceptional part is that all five played together and sat at the. same table together for what proved to be the last time.
Chris Hillman said they were one of the only bands ever inducted into the hall that all sat together at the same table. Most bands the members will be sat at separate tables because they weren’t getting along. They were all there for each other and that’s what mattered. In less than a year Gene was gone and Michael followed him soon after into that hall of fame in the sky.
At the time, McGuinn, Crosby, and Hillman were feuding with Michael Clarke, with Gene Clark stuck in the middle. Clarke's intoxication didn't help - Crosby was livid. Unknown at the time, Gene Clark was suffering from throat cancer and was in constant, extreme pain. The awkwardness is obvious. It's actually amazing that all five appeared on stage at the same time. Ironically, the performance was interrupted for a special news bulletin announcing Operation Desert Storm.
Thanks for posting this! a) 0:52 Crosby looks like he's waiting for a bus. b) Rickenbacker guitars are wonderful. c) This is real American music. d) If ever a sound check was needed...
Glad to see Gene Clark with the Byrds when they were inducted. I believe he was the driving force, the true talent, behind the Byrds success. Gene Clark wrote most of the Byrds songs, including their most well known songs. He was a powerhouse who unfortunately got distracted by dependence issues.
Gene & Roger were a duo when they connected with Crosby. The three together were fantastic while it lasted. Gene was the foundation. When the foundation crumbled the other pieces couldn’t stay in place.
@@marywatkins6798 - John Fogerty also had the "sound" with his guitar, its called a Rickenbacher and it did not drive the soul of the band. Clark's voice is stronger than McGuinn's and was an obvious choice for the main singer but it was Clark's own temperament that ultimately kept him from the spotlight. His solo career is I think much stronger than The Byrds' despite the cultural significance of the early music they made.
The other members were not happy with Clarke getting more money for songwriting and adulation from fans than they did so that's the main reason why clarke separated from them. He wrote more pop hits that possibly the record company were pushing for....Crosby McGuinn and Hillman pushed for more experimental challenging psychedelic Folk and country musical territory respectively later on...
McGuin and the Byrds will always be my favorite band...saw them at The Coliseum at the state fairgrounds in Phoenix in either 65 or 66. I had a front row seat in a very small forum and made eye contact quite often with McGuin (Jim...back in those days). I noticed in many of his live videos that he does connect personally with the fans...lots of eye contact. The Byrds are/were a very significant piece of my life...thanks!
The Byrds were instantly irrelevant after Notorious Byrd Bros. To have heard "Chestnut Mare" for the first time is comparable to living the last 25 years of your life on a diet of porridge and yogurt!
This band and this song converted me from a 'folky' to a 'maybe this rock stuff is cool'...and then in '68 to 'man I love this kind of country' (sweetheart of the rodeo )
It's amazing the Byrds even showed up for their induction. Crosby and McGuinn have had a rocky, at best, relationship ever since the band was founded. Also, this was at the time that McGuinn was suing Michael Clarke over the rights to the Byrds name due to the fact that Clarke was getting booked playing gigs as the Byrds.
What strikes me seeing this is how healthy Gene Clark seemed. Such a shame he passed away later in 1991, years of heavy drinking having finally caught up with him. He was not only a great singer but a gifted, poetic lyricist. "Now who's wondering what has changed And why it can not be arranged To have each thing work fine It isn't how it was set up to be But I'll set you free this time."
I've just read in his biography that the very frequent detoxes taxed his system - that he might have not died if he stayed either on the drink or sober. He was freaked out about his throat cancer apparently. Poor guy.
I LOVE Chris Hillman. Always been my favourite Byrd. From the Byrds, to The Flying Burrito Brothers, to his solo albums, to the Desert Rose Band. Wonderful guy.
@@lastnamefirst4035 True, but he would have cooked that one too. Very sad. Same with Michael Clarke (read his open letter to kids against drinking alcohol).
@@newowned micheal's story is sad. I saw a video of him shortly b4 he died. He looked so bad yet he was sober. He talked about his regret re drinking and he was talking to young people to warn them of the dangers of alcohol
IT'S ABOUT TIME. In my opinion, The Byrds were among the most seminal rock groups in history, and I'll tell you why. As a musician myself, I have always believed that the true greatness of any group or performer can be measured by something called, "INNOVATION." In other words, what new things did they leave their fellow musicians to emulate and build upon that didn't exist before them, and lasted long after they're gone? Let me give you just a sampling of the creative innovations that The Byrds left us: 1) They were the first group to coin the term, "Folk Rock." It didn't exist before then. 2) They were the first American rock group to use four-part harmony in all their songs. 3) They were the first group to use creative, individual clothing on stage ( check out David Crosby's custom leather cape). 4) Roger McGuinn was the first to popularize tinted sunglasses, with his signature blue "Granny glasses." 5) Roger McGuinn was the first to make a huge hit using the twelve-string guitar, making it the backbone of their entire sound. In fact, he singlehandedly put Rickenbacher on the map, eventually having a guitar created in his name. 6) The Byrds were the first rock group to use a TAMBOURINE as an integral part of their act, their headless tambourine becoming as much a part of popular bands at the time than any other instrument outside of the guitar. 7) The Bryds were the first rock group to bring the music of BOB DYLAN to the entire world (He owes them... BIG). 8) The Byrds were the first to use "message songs" to express their opposition to the Vietnam War. 9) Many of the Byrd's original lineup started great bands of their own. If you can give me the name of even ONE American rock band who created as many new things that changed the entire face and sound of music in the 60's and 70's, I'd like to know their name.
Thank you for the great comments. Just one correction though. McGuinn (was he Jim at the time?) saw George Harrison playing his 12 string Ric with the Beatles. He was confused because he couldn't figure the chiming sound as Rickenbacker had their tuning machines straight up for 6 and back for the other 6 to not have a huge headstock. McGuinn got one and ran it through two compressors and rock would never be the same. I got to see McGuinn and Hillman (Clark quit again) at the old Bottom Line in NYC. I was less than 15 feet away and it was tremendous.
As well as owing a huge debt to the Byrds, Dylan also significantly owed Peter, Paul, and Mary, who also sang a bunch of Dylan's songs and helped to popularize his music too.
I agree. Their first couple of hits were so fresh sounding-- nobody sounded like them at the time. Maybe hearing those first couple songs was so powerful because of all the changes in music that were embedded in those guys?
@@quickaura True, true! In fact, I think PP&M did the same for folk music as the Bryds did for rock. There was one group, however, just before them called, "The Kingston Trio," but none achieved the international acclaim that they did.
Not just folk rock. They moved into pychedelia, raga, country, and country rock. They may not have been the first but they were amongst the first in those other genres.
Fascinating to watch after reading Gene Clark's bio 'Mr. Tambourine Man'. Gene wasn't well; died shortly later. Michael Clarke, on the other hand, was really drunk. He lived longer but was an alcoholic to the end. Hillman today is still making terrific music; long may he run.
Hillman and McQuinn often play together now (2013) and it's a total delight to see them live - I often catch them at a small club in Altedena, Cali (close to Pasadena area)
OMG that man with the plait Mike Clarke? What a state he was in! I would never have recognised him! As usual there was hardly any focus on the best Byrd Chris Hillman. Why??
Jeez what a bunch of whiners, The Byrds were there for their contribution to music history, and they damn sure contributed their share.. So they had a good time at the R&R hall of fame, big deal booze was provided they imbibed... Guess you never have been to a party and thought you could sing along while under the influence.. The Byrds legacy is still intact despite your objections.. Rip Gene Clark you are sorely missed..
To me, Roger Mcguinn was the making of the Byrds with his awesome mastery of lead guitar. His voice was not very powerful when he took the lead, but adequate for the type of song being performed. It is noticeable in this performance that his voice had become even weaker. I am a 'limey', and we had the Beatles, Stones and many more, but for me the Byrds will always be right up there with them.
I always dug the byrds since they released this Dylan song back in 64 -65 whenever it was--gotta hand it to McGuinn for creating the disntinct "Byrds sound" that he could bring out as the band evolved its self right out of existence---But now I appreciate the work of Gene Clark in the original group--the harmonies he and Cosby had were fantastic-I think Clarks influence on what they recorded is overlooked, too--his folk roots though not as noted as McGuinn were still very deep and very real
BlankUberEverybody - glad you share my thoughts on Roger McGuinn. AS for Clark and Cosby-don't know much about them, but I guess I can do a little research on UA-cam. Thanks for your comments.
I agree with Gene Clark being overlooked, the guy was a genius. It is surprising to see Gene in the lineup looking happy and fit; he dies within 5 months of this induction from acute liver poisoning. When he died the world lost one of the most misunderstood/misinterpreted humans. Thank goodness for recordings.
McGuinn _was_ The Byrds. His voice was always shaky and timid sounding, but it was unique, and at the end of the day, unique is what people remember the most. He wasn't much of a lead guitarist, but his jangly 12-string sound in a rock setting was very different sounding at the time.
i can only agree with all you have said except the lead guitar comment-if you were to dub his guitar out of the songs, they would lose most of their sparkle, like you said-Mcguinn was the Byrds.
Non ci sono parole sufficienti per descrivere la bellezza di questa stupenda canzone del grandissimo Bob Dylan suonata dai bravissimi fantastici Byrds questo capolavoro della musica resterà per sempre nella leggendaria storia della musica rock grazie tantissimo caro Bob e cari Byrds per averci donato questa stupenda canzone
Sad that this was last appearance of the original five Byrds, Michael Clarke was obviously drunk, Gene looked fine, Crosby looked like he didn't want to be there, Hillman kept his cool. But in any case, I'm glad all five appeared together one more time. (Gene passed away a few months later and Mike almost a couple years. Both from alcohol related illnesses)
+Matt Bonaccio, Which, meaning Interrogative pronoun, used both substantively and adjectivally, and in direct and indirect questions, to ask for, or refer to, an individual person or thing among several of a class are you on about with regard to mullet? In other words "which one is it?" Is it, 1,Highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet? 2,Freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide? Or 3,Bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin?
***** Write's "You're not educated either, are you"? Did i say i was( Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)? LMFAO
Wayne - you are so on with this. It is exactly why I hate hearing anyone sing through autotune. I can ALWAYS hear it no matter how subtle. People are not supposed perfect when they sing. It's the imperfections that make us individuals.
@@tiffsaver - A bit of an obvious statement, however I really think they lost a massive talent when Gene left. Gene's songwriting was really something unique and special and highly praised by the likes of Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.
So many negative comments. The Byrds were built by the sum of the individual members talents and all of them, even the oft-maligned Mike Clarke, had the ability to do brilliant work, which contributed to their great legacy and influence.
The Byrds and this song deserved so much better. 4 5ths of those working today owe their careers to the groundbreaking treatment the Byrds gave this song.
On this day in 1965 {May 11th} the Byrds performed "Mr. Tambourine Man" on the NBC-TV program "Hullabaloo' Four days later on May 15th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; on June 26th it peaked at #1 {for 1 week} and spent 13 weeks on the Top 100 On July 22nd it also reached #1 {for 2 weeks} on the U. K. Singles chart Sadly, two members of the band have left us; Gene Clark died on May 24th, 1991 at the age of 46 and Michael Clarke on Dec. 19th, 1993 at age 47 RIP Mr. Clark & Mr. Clarke
gene seems to be in really good form here, in fact he looks like he's the only one in the byrds who actually wants to be there. Its weird to believe that he was the one who would be dead 5 months later. i've heard he was a pretty nice guy and it definitely shows here. Michael, however i feel kinda bad for him, he looks so painfully awkward at the start and it doesn't surprise me he was gone in 2 years.
re to comment about studio guys.The Byrds only used studio guys on the Mr.Tambourine Man 45.McGuinn and studio guys did the instrumentation and he,Crosby and Gene Clark did the vocals.After that the Byrds play on the rest of their records.Van Dyke Parks augmented them on the 5D single and they were augmented by Clarence White and a few other guys on Younger Than Yesterday.The Notorious Byrd Bros.used some studio guys w/MvGuinn and Hillman as Crosby and Clarke left during those sessions.
66buff that’s why the first LP is the best (I consider these Byrds ,the ones with the hits that made them famous)by far.Every song is a jewel (including Its No Use) picked by their touring set and Terry Melcher.The second LP was good for 3 or 4 songs, but Mr.Tambourine Man is an album I want to take with me, be it heaven or hell.
RIP David Crosby. He looks detached here but, it was Croz' high harmony on "Tambourine" that made that song iconic, along with Dylan and McGuinn's 12-string.
Una stupenda canzone del grandissimo Bob Dylan suonata e cantata dai mitici ineguagliabili Byrds questo capolavoro resterà per sempre nella leggendaria storia della musica rock grazie tantissimo caro Bob Dylan e Byrds per averci donato queste splendide canzoni
Ascoltando questa stupenda canzone del grandissimo Bob Dylan e cantata e suonata dai bravissimi fantastici Byrds mi immagino di essere in sella a una motocicletta e di percorrere le strade degli Usa con un gruppo di amici con un senso di libertà assoluta nella leggendaria monument Valley a tramonto di una stupenda giornata di sole di amore di amicizia sincera grazie tantissimo caro Bob Dylan e Byrds per averci donato questa stupenda canzone
Non ci sono parole sufficienti per descrivere la bellezza di questa stupenda canzone del grandissimo Bob Dylan e cantata dai mitici bravissimi Byrds questo capolavoro della musica rock resterà per sempre nella leggendaria storia della musica grazie tantissimo per le bellissime emozioni che ci avete donato thank you so much dear vbb
I can't say much here. We all know the personality issues with The Byrds. To be honest I'm not much of a forgive and forget kind of person either. Let's just all remember who they were, what they did and where we were at the time. In years to come how many Madonna or Miley songs will be requested on late night radio. They deserve their place.
Hey have some respect for this phenomenal, ethereal and mystical band. They spoke to a generation like no one else, I will never forget hearing them for the first time. If you can't enjoy the performance go listen to some rap....you people kill me. Have some reverence for the greatness that is was "The Byrds"
Stephanie, concordo com você em todos os sentidos. Os Byrds são uma lenda na música e não merece ser desrespeitados de maneira alguma, a sua música é eterna e, quantas outras bandas eles influenciaram, a exemplo de Tom Petty (R.I.P) e os Hearthbreakers , cada um de seus trabalhos são singulares, belos, por incrível que pareça, comecei a ouvir The Byrds a partir da trilha sonora de Easy Rider e fui comprar o famoso e tão criticado "Byrds" de 1973, por sinal desse álbum que amos tenho dois LP e Tres Cds, no mais depois consegui adquirira toda a coleção oficial. Realmente The Byrds são eternos e merecem sim respeito e não criticas. Nessa apresentação, lembremo-nos que é uma festa e seja da forma como for, pudemos ouvir e ver The Byrds mais uma vez, e também Os excepcionais Gene Clark (Meu Byrd maior) e Michael Clarke. E vou ratificar quem critica The Byrds, deve ser condenado a ouvir rap e funk de baixa qualidade para sempre. Valeu Stephanie! Fique bem!
Even on their induction day it kills me to see this band divided so badly. It wasn't the performance so much as the division. Time does it tolls on voices but it shouldn't on friendships.
Too many 'guests' on stage...when everyone just wanted to see the original five members. All the 'guests' make a flawed performance. But still cool to see Clark and Clarke up there
Sad sight to both Gene Clark and Michael Clarke there, neither looked well, Gene died a few months later and Michael about two, you can tell Michael was drunk. (Clarke's drinking contributed to his death)
Yes, other bands had different members from different eras inducted (for example, The Eagles and the Grateful Dead).... Clarence White at the very least should have been recognized
“Sickening” I’m not sure. And I’m a massive fan of Clarence. Those Byrds were clearly the better live band and cw was head and shoulders above any American in the Cali country rock scene, but the songwriting never recovered after gene and Chris were gone and by the time 1970 rolled around there were so many more active bands that the Byrds studio records weren’t getting much attention
They should have a separate designation for the bands that were best in concert, a list that Clarence gene and skip rightfully deserve their place. I’m in love with the Fillmore album although that has John York
The Byrds really deserved this; unfortunately, this performance seems totally unfocused and unrehearsed. Mike Clark, their original drummer (not on the drums - wearing the braid) seems three sheets in the wind, Gene Clark (an important vocal part of their early songs) needs to have his mike turned up, and Chris and Roger are hanging in there with conviction as Crosby seems to be going through the motions. Not the sound or performance that does this band deserved at this pivotal moment in history.
Roger mcwin y crosby no estan absoluramente nada borrachos como alguien dijo aca gene clark lo veo bien se dice cada barbaridad sin saber nada muchas veces
Although impromptu, a sloppy performance such as this only confirms the rumors that I have always heard about the classic Byrds lineup was that they were supposed to have been a horrible live band versus in the studio. But does this take away my love and appreciation for them and what they have done? Hell no!!! The Byrds remain one of the most influential and greatest ever to be in my book!
Because they did. Certainly they all hated David and vice versa. Remember, this is probably David when he was at or near his period of maximum jackassery and for somebody as universally hated as David, you know when he was at his worst, he must have been impossible to stomach even long enough to play a single song on stage.
+Darrin Baker The opening statement said it all! To ALL but the "REAL" members, (except perhaps the Bass player), to the rest of 'em it indeed seems to have been O N L Y Rock and Roll!! Shame!
Sad here, Michael Clarke intoxicated. 4/5th of those working today would not have a career today if it wasn't for the groundbreaking approachs (yes plural) of The Byrds. They deserved much better here.
Don gave them a nice tribute...McGuinn and Crosby did their best to make this a performance that honored their amazing group... Sadly Gene looked high and sickly fighting his addiction demons.
Poor Gene had most of his stomach removed from years of drink, smokes and poor diet. There is a terrific book that tells his story well. I think Cros was jealous of his natural songwriting talent and was always arrogant and abusive to Gene. Cros has the smug look on his face the whole time, I think Gene was a bigger part of the Byrd’s success than Cros. Roger was tops of course but he later transferred his name to songs Gene wrote or co-wrote and ghosted Gene’s name on some.
Thanks for the reply and the heads up; didn't mean to re-post, I usually for back a year and do a check, this one must have got by me... Hope you'll let me use my age, I'm 68, as an excuse, I'll be more careful in the future... Thanks again...
It started out really, really shaky but kinda got it together in the end...... remember, this was an impromptu end of ceremony jam....a lot of dudes were drunk and/or high....
If any group was like herding cats, it was the Byrds. Egos and personalities, along with self-importance. I'm not resentful. I am happy for the times they could pull it together. Crosby did well overall, Hillman discovered he could step up and lead, Gene Clark gave us so many beautiful songs and Michael was the foundation to Dillard and Clark and the Burritos at times. What we saw with this performance was sad, but again is the other side to fame and ego. Better life choices. Some rockers age well. Some don't. Better just wasn't going to happen this night. Hang onto better memories.
Here's an idea for the Fucking Hall of Fame...how about putting the BAND up there...playing their original instruments...alone and WITHOUT the gaggle of geezers and backup players playing alongside them. They're not too old to rock and roll...so LET THEM DO WHAT THEY DO BEST. Do not fuck with greatness.
Gene Clark died only 4 months after this video of a heart attack. What a waste of talent, as Sonny in "A Bronx Tale" would've said. He is the ultimate proof that your biggest enemy is within yourself.
![McGuinn Clark Hillman: Mr Tambourine Man [After Dark]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/vqvQldVi9z4/mqdefault.jpg)
Gene Clark was always criminally underrated, thankfully at least one of his fantastic albums- 'No Other' -gained widespread recognition at least in musician circles. A "recent" concert from 2014 with a host of modern Alternative artists played out the album in full as a tribute to the unsung legend that is Gene Clark.
Roger the consummate pro trying to hold it together while the 'swirling ship' around him creates choas. Amazing band and great to see Gene on stage too!
Haha. Well put!
Well said
It was the last time the original five performed together, even if the performance is not among their best ones, it's a great video
Rip gene and Michael
It is a shit performance.
If gene isn’t there it isn’t a complete line up.
Not amongst their best? It's dreadful! I feel really sorry for McGuinn, Crosby and Hillman who look either furious or very embarrassed.
This is what you get when you take a group of gifted musicians, give them some instruments to play, and tell them to play a song at the drop of a hat after so many years of not doing it. IMO, a WONDERFUL performance! It's a gift to young musicians in so many ways.
Well, not exactly. Gene Clark had a few years previous toured with a Byrds celebration cover group, while Michael Clarke toured with a bogus Byrds group in the late 80s. McGuinn, Hillman and Crosby responded with three concerts using the name Byrds at the end of the 80s. The exceptional part is that all five played together and sat at the. same table together for what proved to be the last time.
Cant argue with that
Chris Hillman said they were one of the only bands ever inducted into the hall that all sat together at the same table. Most bands the members will be sat at separate tables because they weren’t getting along. They were all there for each other and that’s what mattered. In less than a year Gene was gone and Michael followed him soon after into that hall of fame in the sky.
even Crosby??
Yep!
More like less than 4 months Gene was gone
At the time, McGuinn, Crosby, and Hillman were feuding with Michael Clarke, with Gene Clark stuck in the middle. Clarke's intoxication didn't help - Crosby was livid. Unknown at the time, Gene Clark was suffering from throat cancer and was in constant, extreme pain. The awkwardness is obvious. It's actually amazing that all five appeared on stage at the same time. Ironically, the performance was interrupted for a special news bulletin announcing Operation Desert Storm.
+Robert Felton Both Michael and Gene died from alcoholism. Crosby almost from crack addiction.
Clerence white killed by Drunk Driver Gram parsons drug Overdose Some High Flying Bryds? Crash and Burn?
Crosby upset that someone else was loaded?
@@johnwalker6919
Crosby was recovered from his addiction and had little patience for Michael's drinking. For Michael at all perhaps.
Thanks for posting this! a) 0:52 Crosby looks like he's waiting for a bus. b) Rickenbacker guitars are wonderful. c) This is real American music. d) If ever a sound check was needed...
Yea, the Magic Bus !
A guitarra sempre certeira. Entraram errado , mas a Rickenbacker dominando sempre.👏👏👏👏👏
Glad to see Gene Clark with the Byrds when they were inducted. I believe he was the driving force, the true talent, behind the Byrds success. Gene Clark wrote most of the Byrds songs, including their most well known songs. He was a powerhouse who unfortunately got distracted by dependence issues.
Nope. Roger McGuinn is the Byrds.
@@briankorbelik2873 Agree. McGuinn. He had the "sound" with his guitar.
Gene & Roger were a duo when they connected with Crosby. The three together were fantastic while it lasted. Gene was the foundation. When the foundation crumbled the other pieces couldn’t stay in place.
@@marywatkins6798 - John Fogerty also had the "sound" with his guitar, its called a Rickenbacher and it did not drive the soul of the band. Clark's voice is stronger than McGuinn's and was an obvious choice for the main singer but it was Clark's own temperament that ultimately kept him from the spotlight. His solo career is I think much stronger than The Byrds' despite the cultural significance of the early music they made.
The other members were not happy with Clarke getting more money for songwriting and adulation from fans than they did so that's the main reason why clarke separated from them. He wrote more pop hits that possibly the record company were pushing for....Crosby McGuinn and Hillman pushed for more experimental challenging psychedelic Folk and country musical territory respectively later on...
McGuin and the Byrds will always be my favorite band...saw them at The Coliseum at the state fairgrounds in Phoenix in either 65 or 66. I had a front row seat in a very small forum and made eye contact quite often with McGuin (Jim...back in those days). I noticed in many of his live videos that he does connect personally with the fans...lots of eye contact. The Byrds are/were a very significant piece of my life...thanks!
I saw alot of good acts (music) at the fairgrounds in phx in the 70s
Sorry to be pedantic but it's The Byrds (not McGuin and the Bryds). Also, whether or not it is Roger or Jim, it was always McGuinn, not McGuin.
poor gene... I LOVE YOU MAN
one of my favorite songwriters ever!!!
The true talent of the band...GENE CLARK!
Roger kept the band relevant for years, what did Gene Clark do?
@@chebrneck LOL! You don't know much, do you? He was the best song writer in the band ...by far. Roger never wrote shit. LOL!
The Byrds were instantly irrelevant after Notorious Byrd Bros. To have heard "Chestnut Mare" for the first time is comparable to living the last 25 years of your life on a diet of porridge and yogurt!
This band and this song converted me from a 'folky' to a 'maybe this rock stuff is cool'...and then in '68 to 'man I love this kind of country' (sweetheart of the rodeo )
It's amazing the Byrds even showed up for their induction. Crosby and McGuinn have had a rocky, at best, relationship ever since the band was founded. Also, this was at the time that McGuinn was suing Michael Clarke over the rights to the Byrds name due to the fact that Clarke was getting booked playing gigs as the Byrds.
I give them a lot of respect for showing up.A lot of Bands don't even get to be inducted in the RRHOF.
What strikes me seeing this is how healthy Gene Clark seemed.
Such a shame he passed away later in 1991, years of heavy drinking
having finally caught up with him.
He was not only a great singer but a gifted, poetic lyricist.
"Now who's wondering what has changed
And why it can not be arranged
To have each thing work fine
It isn't how it was set up to be
But I'll set you free this time."
And smoking, but he pursued his muse.. Rip Gene..
I've just read in his biography that the very frequent detoxes taxed his system - that he might have not died if he stayed either on the drink or sober. He was freaked out about his throat cancer apparently. Poor guy.
I think Gene looks bad here. Very thin
@@lastnamefirst4035 Yeah, he was a big guy. He looks wasted away here.
@@sharreetaylor861 Yes, it seemed as if he's shrunk in stature, literally...his frame looks very wasted.
Rest in peace to Mr. David Crosby you are now in the heavenly rock n roll band
So glad Gene Clark was still alive for the induction to the Hall OF Fame
That’s more than Terry Kath and Keith Emerson and Greg Lake can say when the time comes for ELP to go in.
Gene ,as was apparent here, represented what was great about this group. His wonderful vibes shine on ... Hillmans vibes also pretty nice!
I LOVE Chris Hillman. Always been my favourite Byrd. From the Byrds, to The Flying Burrito Brothers, to his solo albums, to the Desert Rose Band. Wonderful guy.
Like for Gene Clark, in his last days! Ain't No Other.
Wish he could have gotten a liver transplant like fat fk did
@@lastnamefirst4035 True, but he would have cooked that one too. Very sad. Same with Michael Clarke (read his open letter to kids against drinking alcohol).
@@newowned micheal's story is sad. I saw a video of him shortly b4 he died. He looked so bad yet he was sober. He talked about his regret re drinking and he was talking to young people to warn them of the dangers of alcohol
@@lastnamefirst4035 yes very sad! a reminder to not let the booze get better of you.
Sammy Scotch what an idiot comment
Will someone please go back in time and turn up Gene Clark's microphone. The universe needs more Gene Clark.
They probably mixed it out since Michael Clarke was moaning into it, drunk as a skunk.
These guys are great, full credit to them for doing this performance with little or no rehearsing
Sad we all get old
I saw them when I was a teenager at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino CA. They were amazing.... One of my better memories at a concert :)
Some talented guys on that stage!
IT'S ABOUT TIME. In my opinion, The Byrds were among the most seminal rock groups in history, and I'll tell you why. As a musician myself, I have always believed that the true greatness of any group or performer can be measured by something called, "INNOVATION." In other words, what new things did they leave their fellow musicians to emulate and build upon that didn't exist before them, and lasted long after they're gone? Let me give you just a sampling of the creative innovations that The Byrds left us:
1) They were the first group to coin the term, "Folk Rock." It didn't exist before then.
2) They were the first American rock group to use four-part harmony in all their songs.
3) They were the first group to use creative, individual clothing on stage ( check out David Crosby's custom leather cape).
4) Roger McGuinn was the first to popularize tinted sunglasses, with his signature blue "Granny glasses."
5) Roger McGuinn was the first to make a huge hit using the twelve-string guitar, making it the backbone of their entire sound. In fact, he singlehandedly put Rickenbacher on the map, eventually having a guitar created in his name.
6) The Byrds were the first rock group to use a TAMBOURINE as an integral part of their act, their headless tambourine becoming as much a part of popular bands at the time than any other instrument outside of the guitar.
7) The Bryds were the first rock group to bring the music of BOB DYLAN to the entire world (He owes them... BIG).
8) The Byrds were the first to use "message songs" to express their opposition to the Vietnam War.
9) Many of the Byrd's original lineup started great bands of their own.
If you can give me the name of even ONE American rock band who created as many new things that changed the entire face and sound of music in the 60's and 70's, I'd like to know their name.
Thank you for the great comments. Just one correction though. McGuinn (was he Jim at the time?) saw George Harrison playing his 12 string Ric with the Beatles. He was confused because he couldn't figure the chiming sound as Rickenbacker had their tuning machines straight up for 6 and back for the other 6 to not have a huge headstock. McGuinn got one and ran it through two compressors and rock would never be the same.
I got to see McGuinn and Hillman (Clark quit again) at the old Bottom Line in NYC. I was less than 15 feet away and it was tremendous.
As well as owing a huge debt to the Byrds, Dylan also significantly owed Peter, Paul, and Mary, who also sang a bunch of Dylan's songs and helped to popularize his music too.
I agree. Their first couple of hits were so fresh sounding-- nobody sounded like them at the time. Maybe hearing those first couple songs was so powerful because of all the changes in music that were embedded in those guys?
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True, true! In fact, I think PP&M did the same for folk music as the Bryds did for rock. There was one group, however, just before them called, "The Kingston Trio," but none achieved the international acclaim that they did.
Not just folk rock. They moved into pychedelia, raga, country, and country rock. They may not have been the first but they were amongst the first in those other genres.
Fascinating to watch after reading Gene Clark's bio 'Mr. Tambourine Man'. Gene wasn't well; died shortly later. Michael Clarke, on the other hand, was really drunk. He lived longer but was an alcoholic to the end. Hillman today is still making terrific music; long may he run.
Hillman and McQuinn often play together now (2013) and it's a total delight to see them live - I often catch them at a small club in Altedena, Cali (close to Pasadena area)
beach gal Can you let me know next time they play at that small club? I live about 50 miles away from there.
Rip Michael Clarke xo
At least Michael Clarke accepted that he was an alcoholic and before he died taped a message warning about the dangers of alcoholism.
OMG that man with the plait Mike Clarke? What a state he was in! I would never have recognised him! As usual there was hardly any focus on the best Byrd Chris Hillman. Why??
Jeez what a bunch of whiners, The Byrds were there for their contribution to music history, and they damn sure contributed their share.. So they had a good time at the R&R hall of fame, big deal booze was provided they imbibed... Guess you never have been to a party and thought you could sing along while under the influence.. The Byrds legacy is still intact despite your objections.. Rip Gene Clark you are sorely missed..
Donald Maxwell This was filmed in January '91, Gene Clark died 4 months later from years of substance abuse. So yeah, party on and booze it up.
At least McGuinn delivered.
I understand the party attitude here but one or two rehearsals would have been a big improvement.
@@Christiantodd1and Michael Clarke died of booze shortly after.
To me, Roger Mcguinn was the making of the Byrds with his awesome mastery of lead guitar. His voice was not very powerful when he took the lead, but adequate for the type of song being performed. It is noticeable in this performance that his voice had become even weaker. I am a 'limey', and we had the Beatles, Stones and many more, but for me the Byrds will always be right up there with them.
I always dug the byrds since they released this Dylan song back in 64 -65 whenever it was--gotta hand it to McGuinn for creating the disntinct "Byrds sound" that he could bring out as the band evolved its self right out of existence---But now I appreciate the work of Gene Clark in the original group--the harmonies he and Cosby had were fantastic-I think Clarks influence on what they recorded is overlooked, too--his folk roots though not as noted as McGuinn were still very deep and very real
BlankUberEverybody - glad you share my thoughts on Roger McGuinn. AS for Clark and Cosby-don't know much about them, but I guess I can do a little research on UA-cam. Thanks for your comments.
I agree with Gene Clark being overlooked, the guy was a genius. It is surprising to see Gene in the lineup looking happy and fit; he dies within 5 months of this induction from acute liver poisoning. When he died the world lost one of the most misunderstood/misinterpreted humans. Thank goodness for recordings.
McGuinn _was_ The Byrds. His voice was always shaky and timid sounding, but it was unique, and at the end of the day, unique is what people remember the most. He wasn't much of a lead guitarist, but his jangly 12-string sound in a rock setting was very different sounding at the time.
i can only agree with all you have said except the lead guitar comment-if you were to dub his guitar out of the songs, they would lose most of their sparkle, like you said-Mcguinn was the Byrds.
Non ci sono parole sufficienti per descrivere la bellezza di questa stupenda canzone del grandissimo Bob Dylan suonata dai bravissimi fantastici Byrds questo capolavoro della musica resterà per sempre nella leggendaria storia della musica rock grazie tantissimo caro Bob e cari Byrds per averci donato questa stupenda canzone
Nice to see Gene up there. RIP
The Greatest Byrd of them All! Once Gene left, I lost interest! Gene could write and sing which McGuinn was very marginal at. Gene was the Best!!!
Mike Manderfeld My exact thoughts
Sad that this was last appearance of the original five Byrds, Michael Clarke was obviously drunk, Gene looked fine, Crosby looked like he didn't want to be there, Hillman kept his cool. But in any case, I'm glad all five appeared together one more time. (Gene passed away a few months later and Mike almost a couple years. Both from alcohol related illnesses)
The number of mullets on that stage is upsetting.
+Matt Bonaccio, Which, meaning Interrogative pronoun, used both substantively and adjectivally, and in direct and indirect questions, to ask for, or refer to, an individual person or thing among several of a class are you on about with regard to mullet?
In other words "which one is it?"
Is it,
1,Highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet?
2,Freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide?
Or
3,Bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin?
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I'm not American and it's neither (After a negative statement used to indicate that the next statement is similarly negative).
LMFAO Heh heh.
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Write's "You're not educated either, are you"?
Did i say i was( Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)?
LMFAO
+William Gruff Give it up dude, he's not gonna stop unless you stop feeding him.
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Goodbye, An informal farewell remark,adieu,adios,arrivederci,au revoir,auf wiedersehen,
Have a nice day.
Listen to the song without watching the video - sounds good from there.
Last performance of the original five Byrds - it's priceless.
Wayne - you are so on with this. It is exactly why I hate hearing anyone sing through autotune. I can ALWAYS hear it no matter how subtle. People are not supposed perfect when they sing. It's the imperfections that make us individuals.
Cool. The original Byrds. No matter what if they were fighting the music mattered in the end.
So cool to see them dressed up, I think they sounded amazing
Started very rough but McGuinn carried it and it came together!
Without McQuinn, there would be no Bryds, in my opinion.
@@tiffsaver - A bit of an obvious statement, however I really think they lost a massive talent when Gene left. Gene's songwriting was really something unique and special and highly praised by the likes of Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.
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You can't get any higher praise than that.
Great to see them all together
So many negative comments. The Byrds were built by the sum of the individual members talents and all of them, even the oft-maligned Mike Clarke, had the ability to do brilliant work, which contributed to their great legacy and influence.
The Byrds and this song deserved so much better. 4 5ths of those working today owe their careers to the groundbreaking treatment the Byrds gave this song.
My favorite song of all time 😍❤️
On this day in 1965 {May 11th} the Byrds performed "Mr. Tambourine Man" on the NBC-TV program "Hullabaloo'
Four days later on May 15th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; on June 26th it peaked at #1 {for 1 week} and spent 13 weeks on the Top 100
On July 22nd it also reached #1 {for 2 weeks} on the U. K. Singles chart
Sadly, two members of the band have left us; Gene Clark died on May 24th, 1991 at the age of 46 and Michael Clarke on Dec. 19th, 1993 at age 47
RIP Mr. Clark & Mr. Clarke
I didn't know this. My Heartfelt Condolences Love the Byrds SIP They were Young.
R.I.P. Michael Clarke & Gene Clark...hopefully, you guys showed up for rehearsal on the other side.
gene seems to be in really good form here, in fact he looks like he's the only one in the byrds who actually wants to be there. Its weird to believe that he was the one who would be dead 5 months later. i've heard he was a pretty nice guy and it definitely shows here. Michael, however i feel kinda bad for him, he looks so painfully awkward at the start and it doesn't surprise me he was gone in 2 years.
Yeah, Gene seems like the only happy one up there. Perhaps, he sensed his time was near.
happy from Montréal !!! Québec it is always a good song ... sorry for my English ...
re to comment about studio guys.The Byrds only used studio guys on the Mr.Tambourine Man 45.McGuinn and studio guys did the instrumentation and he,Crosby and Gene Clark did the vocals.After that the Byrds play on the rest of their records.Van Dyke Parks augmented them on the 5D single and they were augmented by Clarence White and a few other guys on Younger Than Yesterday.The Notorious Byrd Bros.used some studio guys w/MvGuinn and Hillman as Crosby and Clarke left during those sessions.
66buff that’s why the first LP is the best (I consider these Byrds ,the ones with the hits that made them famous)by far.Every song is a jewel (including Its No Use) picked by their touring set and Terry Melcher.The second LP was good for 3 or 4 songs, but Mr.Tambourine Man is an album I want to take with me, be it heaven or hell.
Thank you Roger for all of it!!!!!!
They did this without a shred of rehearsal of beforehand because McGuinn can't stand Crosby. He was basically forced to do this the band.
Why Roger can' t stand Crosby?
not many people like Crosby he terated gene poorly
Marco Zucchi he's probably jealous
It seems McGuinn and Crosby have now made up 'talk' on Twitter to each other quite often now...
Greg Mccurry and he did the same thing to Micheal Clark also
Gene had already been diagnosed with cancer here. RIP Gene, Michael and David.
RIP David Crosby. He looks detached here but, it was Croz' high harmony on "Tambourine" that made that song iconic, along with Dylan and McGuinn's 12-string.
Una stupenda canzone del grandissimo Bob Dylan suonata e cantata dai mitici ineguagliabili Byrds questo capolavoro resterà per sempre nella leggendaria storia della musica rock grazie tantissimo caro Bob Dylan e Byrds per averci donato queste splendide canzoni
Ascoltando questa stupenda canzone del grandissimo Bob Dylan e cantata e suonata dai bravissimi fantastici Byrds mi immagino di essere in sella a una motocicletta e di percorrere le strade degli Usa con un gruppo di amici con un senso di libertà assoluta nella leggendaria monument Valley a tramonto di una stupenda giornata di sole di amore di amicizia sincera grazie tantissimo caro Bob Dylan e Byrds per averci donato questa stupenda canzone
Non ci sono parole sufficienti per descrivere la bellezza di questa stupenda canzone del grandissimo Bob Dylan e cantata dai mitici bravissimi Byrds questo capolavoro della musica rock resterà per sempre nella leggendaria storia della musica grazie tantissimo per le bellissime emozioni che ci avete donato thank you so much dear vbb
r.i.p mike and gene
I can't say much here. We all know the personality issues with The Byrds. To be honest I'm not much of a forgive and forget kind of person either. Let's just all remember who they were, what they did and where we were at the time. In years to come how many Madonna or Miley songs will be requested on late night radio. They deserve their place.
Good to see a couple of members of The World's Most Dangerous Band playing there, too.
Greatest group ever.
What a sad way to depart on.
Hey have some respect for this phenomenal, ethereal and mystical band. They spoke to a generation like no one else, I will never forget hearing them for the first time. If you can't enjoy the performance go listen to some rap....you people kill me. Have some reverence for the greatness that is was "The Byrds"
Stephanie, concordo com você em todos os sentidos. Os Byrds são uma lenda na música e não merece ser desrespeitados de maneira alguma, a sua música é eterna e, quantas outras bandas eles influenciaram, a exemplo de Tom Petty (R.I.P) e os Hearthbreakers , cada um de seus trabalhos são singulares, belos, por incrível que pareça, comecei a ouvir The Byrds a partir da trilha sonora de Easy Rider e fui comprar o famoso e tão criticado "Byrds" de 1973, por sinal desse álbum que amos tenho dois LP e Tres Cds, no mais depois consegui adquirira toda a coleção oficial. Realmente The Byrds são eternos e merecem sim respeito e não criticas. Nessa apresentação, lembremo-nos que é uma festa e seja da forma como for, pudemos ouvir e ver The Byrds mais uma vez, e também Os excepcionais Gene Clark (Meu Byrd maior) e Michael Clarke. E vou ratificar quem critica The Byrds, deve ser condenado a ouvir rap e funk de baixa qualidade para sempre. Valeu Stephanie! Fique bem!
At least they are all still alive and they have trophy songs under their belts !
Man, there's a all star cast up there on that stage!
Even on their induction day it kills me to see this band divided so badly. It wasn't the performance so much as the division. Time does it tolls on voices but it shouldn't on friendships.
R.I.P Gene and Michael
Fancy seeing you here.
it what it is
Fancy seeing you here.
Clarence White?
Too many 'guests' on stage...when everyone just wanted to see the original five members. All the 'guests' make a flawed performance. But still cool to see Clark and Clarke up there
Sad sight to both Gene Clark and Michael Clarke there, neither looked well, Gene died a few months later and Michael about two, you can tell Michael was drunk. (Clarke's drinking contributed to his death)
Boy, Michel Clarke was lookin' pretty rough there. He just had less than 2 years left before he totally cooked his liver in 1993. It sure shows here.
Yep. Read his final letter to the world. Sad shit .
I think Michael Clarke looks pretty good here. Gene, not so good
@@lastnamefirst4035 Both of them look very ill IMO.
@@lastnamefirst4035disagree about Michael Clarke looking good. He was drunk
OMG! Jackson Browne?!?!? =) xoxo Roger McGuinn don't care!
Sickening that they didn't induct Clarence White, Gene Parsons and Skip Batten.
Agreed. To me that's the definitive Byrds era.
Yes, other bands had different members from different eras inducted (for example, The Eagles and the Grateful Dead).... Clarence White at the very least should have been recognized
“Sickening” I’m not sure. And I’m a massive fan of Clarence. Those Byrds were clearly the better live band and cw was head and shoulders above any American in the Cali country rock scene, but the songwriting never recovered after gene and Chris were gone and by the time 1970 rolled around there were so many more active bands that the Byrds studio records weren’t getting much attention
They should have a separate designation for the bands that were best in concert, a list that Clarence gene and skip rightfully deserve their place. I’m in love with the Fillmore album although that has John York
Yeah they could have had Gene Parsons and Skip Batten there.
So freaking awsome!!!
Michael Clark was extremely drunk here. Check him out in his acceptance speak. Poor guy died a couple years later from liver failure.
Nah like a couple of months later
@@prettyshinyspaghetti8332 No he died almost 3 years after this performance, not a couple of months. You might be thinking of Gene.
@@RandomPlayIist whoops, my bad. I was indeed thinking of Gene
The sound of the guitars still the same🎵❤️
It was just a token performance for the event... McGuinn and Hillman have done
the band proud the the past forty years.
The Byrds really deserved this; unfortunately, this performance seems totally unfocused and unrehearsed. Mike Clark, their original drummer (not on the drums - wearing the braid) seems three sheets in the wind, Gene Clark (an important vocal part of their early songs) needs to have his mike turned up, and Chris and Roger are hanging in there with conviction as Crosby seems to be going through the motions. Not the sound or performance that does this band deserved at this pivotal moment in history.
this is pure shit. i'm sorry.
Drugs and alcohol played such an integral part in rock music that it should win a special Grammy.
Roger mcwin y crosby no estan absoluramente nada borrachos como alguien dijo aca gene clark lo veo bien se dice cada barbaridad sin saber nada muchas veces
Mike Died of liver failure just 2 years later so it makes sense.
Maybe so but that one they did with Dylan around this time was magic, even if Dylan wasn’t all there.
Although impromptu, a sloppy performance such as this only confirms the rumors that I have always heard about the classic Byrds lineup was that they were supposed to have been a horrible live band versus in the studio. But does this take away my love and appreciation for them and what they have done? Hell no!!! The Byrds remain one of the most influential and greatest ever to be in my book!
Thanks
Is Crosby pretending to be a mannequin or something at 2:22 lol
they all seem very uncomfortable, as if they hate each others guts but decide to play without throwing on the boxing gloves
Because they did. Certainly they all hated David and vice versa. Remember, this is probably David when he was at or near his period of maximum jackassery and for somebody as universally hated as David, you know when he was at his worst, he must have been impossible
to stomach even long enough to play a single song on stage.
Jackson Browne and one of the Eagles had to give the Byrds a hand for this song.Looks like they haven't sung for a while.
Crosby was looking at McGuinn like, "Dude, why are the rest of us even here?"
Darrin Baker What the hell do you mean? Crosby was part of the Byrds. If anything, Don Henley must've been wondering that.
Darrin Baker well grab a guitar crosby
+Darrin Baker The opening statement said it all! To ALL but the "REAL" members, (except perhaps the Bass player), to the rest of 'em it indeed seems to have been O N L Y Rock and Roll!! Shame!
+Darrin Baker He was waiting for the take out to arrive.
R I P BYRDS!!!!
Gene died four months after this performance, age 46,…. looking at least 10 years older.
Byrds in tuxes, plus D. Crosby. I think my head just 'sploded.
Matthew Hayman PLUS Jackson Browne...
+Pamela Drake Who's Jackson Browne ?
Only the voice of sensitive LA singer-songwriters in the 70s...
Sad here, Michael Clarke intoxicated. 4/5th of those working today would not have a career today if it wasn't for the groundbreaking approachs (yes plural) of The Byrds. They deserved much better here.
Roger holding it all together
Am i the only one here happy to hear one more song...rspecially knoknowingeing thr historical sighificancr?.
I'm sure they've asked before; is that Don Henley at 2:52................and Mr. Browne to Crosby's right?
It is.
Os vovôs do rock, estão na ativa!!!
Don gave them a nice tribute...McGuinn and Crosby did their best to make this a performance that honored their amazing group... Sadly Gene looked high and sickly fighting his addiction demons.
Poor Gene had most of his stomach removed from years of drink, smokes and poor diet. There is a terrific book that tells his story well. I think Cros was jealous of his natural songwriting talent and was always arrogant and abusive to Gene. Cros has the smug look on his face the whole time, I think Gene was a bigger part of the Byrd’s success than Cros. Roger was tops of course but he later transferred his name to songs Gene wrote or co-wrote and ghosted Gene’s name on some.
Gene Clark doesn’t look or act high. He is happy and at peace here and moved by the moment and honor.
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Maybe so. He looks happy but unfortunately, not healthy.
Except, of course, for Hillman, who maintained his professionalism and dignity during an entire career surrounded by drunks.
McGuinn looks so pissed. That look on his face after finishing the first verse (is it at Crosby?) just about says it all
Everyone had a reason to be ticked off at him=that damned mullet!
Wow. Great to see Don henley and jackson browne singing helping mcguinn up
I love it
Thanks for the reply and the heads up; didn't mean to re-post, I usually for back a year and do a check, this one must have got by me...
Hope you'll let me use my age, I'm 68, as an excuse, I'll be more careful in the future...
Thanks again...
Roger and "The not ready for Prime Time Musicians"
Hillman does a good job
Gene Clark was so talented,but mismanagement, bad advice, and a alcohol and drug problem just kept him from making it big on his own. Really Sad.
Just beautiful m8
i find the most sad thing is, this is the last time that all 5 original byrds performed together
a very difficult start, that was really embarrassing for such a band like the byrds!!
It started out really, really shaky but kinda got it together in the end...... remember, this was an impromptu end of ceremony jam....a lot of dudes were drunk and/or high....
If any group was like herding cats, it was the Byrds. Egos and personalities, along with self-importance.
I'm not resentful. I am happy for the times they could pull it together. Crosby did well overall, Hillman discovered he could step up and lead, Gene Clark gave us so many beautiful songs and Michael was the foundation to Dillard and Clark and the Burritos at times.
What we saw with this performance was sad, but again is the other side to fame and ego. Better life choices. Some rockers age well. Some don't. Better just wasn't going to happen this night. Hang onto better memories.
Memory's...... I Love this Music.
Here's an idea for the Fucking Hall of Fame...how about putting the BAND up there...playing their original instruments...alone and WITHOUT the gaggle of geezers and backup players playing alongside them. They're not too old to rock and roll...so LET THEM DO WHAT THEY DO BEST. Do not fuck with greatness.
0:33 whoops 🤣🤣
Gene Clark died only 4 months after this video of a heart attack. What a waste of talent, as Sonny in "A Bronx Tale" would've said. He is the ultimate proof that your biggest enemy is within yourself.