All the Byrds Members Who Have Sadly Died

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  • @FactsVerse
    @FactsVerse  Рік тому +59

    *David Crosby recently died 🙏 Find out more here: **ua-cam.com/video/9hV715f-cw4/v-deo.html*

    • @beagleman123456789
      @beagleman123456789 Рік тому

      Please proofread ✍️ your script. He was not born in 1991. You’re a real amateur. 😂😂

    • @ericvroegindewey7834
      @ericvroegindewey7834 Рік тому +6

      One of my favorite songs was Mr. Tambourine Man .🙏

    • @kaymuldoon3575
      @kaymuldoon3575 Рік тому +6

      Yes, he died on January 18, 2023 after a long illness. He was 81. RIP David 🙏🏻

    • @skibee50
      @skibee50 Рік тому

      😪

    • @carrietide
      @carrietide Рік тому

      💔

  • @edwardlagrossa1246
    @edwardlagrossa1246 2 роки тому +92

    The Byrds will always be the iconic band from the 60's. RIP!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +6

      We agree! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

  • @brt987train
    @brt987train 2 роки тому +125

    Many decades ago my good friend Larry from high school and I wandered down to the Main Point in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania. It was a famous Gathering Place for musicians for many decades. It was early morning and we didn't have classes it was summer and that day neither us were working. We went over to the main point, scraped together a few dollars to sit down and have something to drink. I don't know what and a bite to eat. A band was rehearsing and we were too washed out to remember having been drunk the night before probably, still had a hangover. Anyway Roger McGuinn was there we didn't know it at the time and they were rehearsing. I honestly don't remember who else but they did a rendition of Eight Miles High for us. I'll bet it lasted every bit of 15 minutes or more. And to think it was just the two of us a couple feet away. Well it's every bit of 50 years almost and I still remember it. In those days there was no way to record it. But I'll tell you what being a few feet away listening to all those guys that was an experience I won't forget.

    • @pepper13111
      @pepper13111 2 роки тому +3

      Main Point well over 50 years ago.

    • @davidblankenship2720
      @davidblankenship2720 2 роки тому +4

      Wow... far out man

    • @davidbullock7437
      @davidbullock7437 Рік тому +2

      Saw Jackson Brown there in 75. Slightly foggy memory…

    • @janewhite4486
      @janewhite4486 Рік тому +7

      The Byrd's were my first concert àt Idora Park ballroom , Youngstowñ Ohio.

    • @brt987train
      @brt987train Рік тому

      @@davidbullock7437 we all had some foggy memories at the main point

  • @fernandefournier4110
    @fernandefournier4110 Рік тому +22

    Eight Miles High and Turn Turn Turn : for me two masterpiece. The Byrd's: one of the best bands. May rest in prace all this members. Thank you for this video.

  • @danacarney7017
    @danacarney7017 2 роки тому +22

    Mike used my Drum Kit for a gig. We opened for the Byrds. Hung out after. Very nice guy.

  • @GereDJ2
    @GereDJ2 2 роки тому +28

    I'm 77 as of 2022 and played the Byrds from the get-go during the "Progressive Rock" era on FM radio in So Cal. I have met some of them and always felt a connection with the entire Country Rock genre. It was an amazing time, and things and the world was quite different then. If nothing else, getting older gives you a priceless perspective on things, whether you want it or not.

    • @margaretmoore-xm7zv
      @margaretmoore-xm7zv Рік тому +2

      Clarence White helped save my life in 1970. I was extremely depressed and suicidal at the time. His humor and kindness helped snap me out of it.

    • @jasondalton-earls9972
      @jasondalton-earls9972 Рік тому +2

      As 'The Byrds' put it in their youth "Getting older is no sin!" The Notorious Byrd Brother's has always been my favourite Byrds album since I discovered them in the mid 70's.
      I'd only heard the hits like Turn Turn Turn before I discovered 5D & Notorious Byrd Bro's with Younger Than Yesterday.
      So sorry about Crosby but more than that the way CSN&Y disintegrated with everyone blaming Crosbys drug choices as the root of all evil.
      It was the ones who were drinkers who died the earliest but that's okay because it's legal. But look...there's Crosby...lets go hate on him for staying alive till 83!!

  • @edwardmiller4709
    @edwardmiller4709 2 роки тому +18

    Goin Back, a great Carol King song, is my favorite!

  • @josephjohnson8520
    @josephjohnson8520 2 роки тому +98

    The Byrds were awesome band. Turn! Turn! Turn! and Goin Back are remarkable songs. They did great music. May they rest in peace!

    • @jeanbaker2087
      @jeanbaker2087 2 роки тому +9

      Tun Turn Turn was my favorite too.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +8

      We remember those songs too! Thank you for sharing your favorite songs 👍

    • @user-kn4ge3gn8j
      @user-kn4ge3gn8j 2 роки тому +4

      @@FactsVerse Am I the only person who thinks that Stranger In A Strange Land is pretty damn amazing - one of the all time best instrumentals ever. Of course I love Eight Miles High, Lady Friend, Rock 'N' Roll Star, All I Really Wanna Do... The list could go on.

    • @cocoaorange1
      @cocoaorange1 Рік тому

      Before my time, but like their tunes.

    • @audreysandbach637
      @audreysandbach637 Рік тому

      Luved the byrds never hear them on the radio even the stations who play the golden oldies

  • @btipton6899
    @btipton6899 2 роки тому +81

    Gene Clark, one of the most overlooked songwriters of all time! ♥️

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +5

      We feel the same way! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

    • @yesman2755
      @yesman2755 2 роки тому +9

      The Byrds were truly awesome with Gene in the band. Apparently the others were jealous of the royalties he was getting from his songwriting. Total genius that guy. Sadly mostly forgotten by the majority.

    • @lydiaanderson3462
      @lydiaanderson3462 2 роки тому +1

      @Hello How are you doing

    • @chriscoughlan5221
      @chriscoughlan5221 Рік тому +4

      he (gene clark) had the best singing voice, hate to sound crude or rude, cuz i like the byrds, but i think mcguinn sounds too much like to Dylan when he sings, which i guess was deliberate!

  • @williamrooth
    @williamrooth 2 роки тому +21

    8 miles high! Still is a bit of a rush after all these years! Thanks for this beautiful, if sad, update!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @shellytriantis814
    @shellytriantis814 2 роки тому +25

    Mr. Tambourine Man and Turn! Turn!Turn! are my faves..I wasn't even alive in the 60s..was born in 1980..but my parents(especially my late father)brought me up on the oldies 😀

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +3

      We're happy you were able to discover the Byrds with the help of your father ♥
      What other types of videos would you like to see?

    • @shellytriantis814
      @shellytriantis814 2 роки тому +3

      @@FactsVerse so many..You can try covering Cream..Eric Clapton was a member before he went solo.."White Room" is one of my faves

    • @fionanorris7761
      @fionanorris7761 6 місяців тому +1

      Your father had excellent taste.

  • @dennisdemark8151
    @dennisdemark8151 2 роки тому +24

    Had the opportunity to meet Gene back stage in 1987 and Michael in 1991 when he was tourning as Michael Clarke's Byrds concert.
    Yes I cried, because I spoke to him back stage for a period of time... great Human being.
    RIP 🙏🏼🕯️🕊️🕯️🕊️🕯️🕊️🙏🏼Gene and Michael and Clarence.

  • @bobolive3
    @bobolive3 2 роки тому +73

    Their album,”Mr.Tamborine Man” is one of the best albums I’ve ever bought and I’ve been collecting vinyl for over 65 years. Fantastic music!!

    • @TooSkinnyKenny
      @TooSkinnyKenny Рік тому +1

      I've been collecting for 30 years. What do you consider your most valuable vinyl records? Are you digitizing your favorites?

    • @normand8
      @normand8 Рік тому +2

      One of my all-time favourites too.

    • @Louis7491
      @Louis7491 Рік тому +1

      Favorite song: Mr. Tambourine Man

  • @gerrymarks7527
    @gerrymarks7527 Рік тому +10

    One of the best bands ever.they shall be missed.their likes will never come this way again.the original 5 was the best .😢😢

  • @pauljones2857
    @pauljones2857 Рік тому +6

    When they first came out 14 years old hanging out the park in our neighborhood listening to your music was very cool for me at 14 and of course time went on I am now 72 and I have to say when I turn on their music it takes me back to that Park my friends Oh What A Time thank you all For The Memories

    • @pacapaca6307
      @pacapaca6307 6 місяців тому +2

      You wonder sometimes how you ever got from 14 to 72 don’t you? But always the music remains a warm & friendly companion. 💖

    • @robertknowles2699
      @robertknowles2699 21 день тому

      @@pacapaca6307’ Artificial Energy’ has long run implications. ‘Byrds Preflyte’ has to be

  • @margaretross9150
    @margaretross9150 2 роки тому +47

    Such a great band! Glad find out more about these members who contributed so much to the music.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @bobwallace9814
    @bobwallace9814 2 роки тому +17

    I never realized they had so many members. My Back Pages was my favorite.

  • @st.charlesstreet9876
    @st.charlesstreet9876 2 роки тому +31

    Such talented musicians and I never realized how much involved one of them were in country! Great Work!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +5

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @candydale8380
    @candydale8380 2 роки тому +4

    "Turn Turn Turn", don't recall life without that song!! It's ingrained in me!! Love David Crosby!!

  • @dellingr23
    @dellingr23 2 роки тому +159

    Amazing that David Crosby is still alive at 81 after a liver transplant and heart surgery.... and they say Keith Richards is tough (and lucky). Chris Hillman is still around at 78 and MsGuinn is a year younger. Together with those in the video, they gave us a lot of great music. Long may they run.

    • @reginaandersson6636
      @reginaandersson6636 2 роки тому +17

      He'll turn 81 on August 14th this year.

    • @Staszu13
      @Staszu13 2 роки тому +5

      Croz and Keef must be made of steel

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa 2 роки тому +4

      A bloated carcass that's ingested every illicit drug known to man.
      Ted Nugent

    • @anthonyfoutch3152
      @anthonyfoutch3152 2 роки тому +5

      Some of us are survivors.

    • @anthonyfoutch3152
      @anthonyfoutch3152 2 роки тому +3

      @@Mynamesalexa nugent should had done drugs maybe he wouldn't be so eccentric.

  • @Classic.Hits-335.artists
    @Classic.Hits-335.artists 2 роки тому +7

    So many great songs by the Byrds. I can listen to “Eight Miles High” over and over.
    I listened to and played my guitar along with my Byrds albums so often when I was in college that my girlfriend in 1979 dreamed about them.

    • @luizoswaldoabreu2752
      @luizoswaldoabreu2752 2 місяці тому

      One thing that a few people know: Brian Jones helped Gene Clark to write Eight Miles High. Did you know that?

  • @theresasmith8972
    @theresasmith8972 2 роки тому +45

    Eight Miles High was probably my favorite after Turn, Turn, Turn.. such a sad history of all the musicians! Almost as if a curse plagued them. But drugs were proliferate throughout the period, so the fact that many of us survived is, in itself, a miracle.

    • @deborahchmura1903
      @deborahchmura1903 2 роки тому +1

      It's not a miracle you survived.. or we survived.. rather that you didn't make any really BIG mistake. Or maybe you did.. and still survived.. now that would be the miracle. Not thinking things like mescaline and LSD were an answer.. no miracle there.. that was just common sense after a couple weird experiences. Like Dylan realizing the things no one can do every day.. like what we used to call speed. First came "when Quinn the Eskimo gets here.. everybody going to run to him". And it was "we are stardust.. we are golden.. we are caught in the devil's bargain..and we got to get ourselves back to.. the garden". But the main thing to do is do whatever but without the freakin' Lucky Strikes. Miracles never make this much sense. Common sense does. Til it becomes not so common anymore. Guns don't kill people.. right? But idiots with guns do. Drugs? Same thing. Eight miles high? Settle for a couple hundred yards.

    • @theresasmith8972
      @theresasmith8972 2 роки тому +3

      @@deborahchmura1903 all that makes sense and sense to me..but where the miracles comes in for me(perhaps not you in your own opinion) is-.I should've died, not once but a few times..as a very young kid,- alone without protection. I didn't because that wasn't in my own power. Believe whatever you choose. I like 'miracle'. I had a Protector.

    • @pristineclear8604
      @pristineclear8604 2 роки тому +6

      Having money, the environment they lived in, that time period and access to any drug they wanted but having excessive money to buy it was the keys to their addictions.

    • @blairsterling6141
      @blairsterling6141 Рік тому +1

      Drugs, and perhaps the WORST drug, alcohol. A drink or two a week is about all one should do.

    • @bartmix8994
      @bartmix8994 Рік тому

      Being in The Byrds was bad for your health.

  • @sallyward3791
    @sallyward3791 2 роки тому +12

    I was at The Trip with them, Love, The Grassroots, and others when Donovan sang in the US for the first time. Interesting atmosphere.

    • @michaelmcbreen4025
      @michaelmcbreen4025 2 роки тому +2

      Sally pull up a video on youtube of Donovan singing "Hurdy Gurdy Man" I bet that'll bring back some memories for yah,it's my favourite of his.🇬🇧🤗🤗

    • @sallyward3791
      @sallyward3791 2 роки тому +1

      @@michaelmcbreen4025 Ah, a real stroll down memory lane! Then, a listen to Sunshine Superman. He was a very unique personality in the mid 60's!!

    • @sallyward3791
      @sallyward3791 2 роки тому +1

      @@michaelmcbreen4025 Have you read Weird Scenes in Laurel Canyon by Dave McGowan? Whoa...

  • @frankfurter63
    @frankfurter63 2 роки тому +12

    I loved all their songs especially " Younger than yesterday" ; " 5 d " and " Hey , Mr. Spaceman". They were superstars of my youth.

  • @gammaanteria
    @gammaanteria 2 роки тому +17

    The Byrds were a great band with an interesting history/progression. Gene Clark--an amazing songwriter ("Hear the Wind," "Lonely Saturday," "Because of You," "Life's Greatest Fool," "One in a Hundred," "In a Misty Morning," I could go on and on...). Clarence White, a masterful guitar player, really a unique and virtuosic style. Some favorites by The Byrds: "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better," "Turn Turn Turn," ""It Won't Be Wrong," "Eight Miles High," "Wild Mountain Thyme," "Goin' Back," "Change Is Now," "Wasn't Born to Follow," "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," "One Hundred Years from Now," "Pale Blue," "Jamaica Say You Will," "Farther Along"

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      Interesting stuff, thank you for sharing this information. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @jeffdavies9077
    @jeffdavies9077 2 роки тому +17

    Clarence White amazing guitar player. Take a time and listen to This wheels on fire guitar solo on the B bender guitar. Trippin

  • @jimmybege3245
    @jimmybege3245 2 роки тому +17

    This was an incredible band. All members were strong in their musical abilities. Clarence was awesome back then.
    8 miles High was and became a Jazz Rock Classic, even done again from 69-73

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +1

      We couldn't agree more, the Byrds is something else. Which song is your favorite?

    • @jimmybege3245
      @jimmybege3245 2 роки тому

      My favorite Byrd's, so many of them but My Back Pages leads the way.

  • @daveshultz3718
    @daveshultz3718 2 роки тому +18

    I was a big fan of the Byrd's in the 60's & 70's. Everything I ever heard I really liked as far as the traditional songs you heard on the radio but 2 of my favorites were the videos I found on UA-cam. Bells of Rhymney and especially I Wasn't Born To Follow Which showcased McGuinn and his guitar!

  • @williamsmith41
    @williamsmith41 2 роки тому +12

    Clarence was one of the most underrated guitarists ever! Hendrik admired him along with many guitarists! They all wondered how he got those sweet tones!

  • @rubenaraujo319
    @rubenaraujo319 2 роки тому +9

    My favorite song turn, turn, turn. The script goes back to just over 3,000 year. What's good about it, no copy rights back then.

    • @DejaVu2U2
      @DejaVu2U2 10 місяців тому

      You are so right!

  • @leftywright6458
    @leftywright6458 2 роки тому +6

    Clarence is one of my favorite guitarists with such a unique sound. He died on my 9th birthday. Favorite song the little known "Time Between."

    • @ossyable
      @ossyable 2 роки тому +1

      Gotta agree. He adds so much without taking away from the other musicians

    • @thefreedomtoast
      @thefreedomtoast Рік тому

      Little known?? Time Between was a standout on the Younger Than Yesterday album that had practically nothing BUT standouts. My favorite was Renaissance Fair, but Time Between is special in it own right.

  • @karadabo140
    @karadabo140 2 роки тому +8

    Love Byrds my favorite band . Love their song chestnut mare , lover of the bayou, Jesus just alright etc..

  • @thomaskowalcky4553
    @thomaskowalcky4553 Рік тому +5

    This written a few days after David Crosby passed. Was not a huge fan of him but admit he could flat out sing! Fantastic harmonies with whoever he was singing with. Favorite Byrds songs: The Bells of Rhymney and Wild Mountain Thyme. Still see Roger's solo show t every opportunity. Saw Crosby, Stills and Nash live at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford CT a few years back.

  • @jamesayers2452
    @jamesayers2452 2 роки тому +1

    Hello, I have seen fevertree in concert in Houston TX. Thank you for allowing me to share.

  • @ladonnaghareeb4609
    @ladonnaghareeb4609 2 роки тому +16

    They were so very good! So many of them died so young. So very sad.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      We do agree. They bring great music 😥

  • @encouragemusic5337
    @encouragemusic5337 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video, thanks!!! I'll have to say My Back Pages & You Ain't Goin' Nowhere. What a band & legacy!

  • @vewilli
    @vewilli 2 роки тому +4

    Don’t know many songs of the birds, but „Turn, Turn, Turn“ is a really beautiful Song which I always liked and still like!

  • @barkingstarz4730
    @barkingstarz4730 Рік тому +3

    Saw McGuinn, Hillman & Marty Stuart (and his band Fabulous Superlatives) do “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” tour 2018; they performed the entire record, plus a few of Marty’s songs, encoring with a few Byrds songs! Fantastic show!

  • @georgecarini345
    @georgecarini345 2 роки тому +10

    I always loved
    "She don't care about Time" and "'Turn Turn Turn" as my favorite Byrd's songs.

    • @carolynkepler2826
      @carolynkepler2826 Рік тому +1

      She Don’t Care About Time was on the B side of Turn Turn Turn. I was standing in Trader Joe’s when it came on. I hadn’t heard it in almost 60(!) years and had forgotten what a beautiful song it was. I looked it up on UA-cam and have been playing it ever since. I’m 67.

    • @pacapaca6307
      @pacapaca6307 6 місяців тому

      @@carolynkepler2826Apart from Mr TM & TTT which I’d heard on radio , it was She Don’t Care About Time which was the first Byrd’s song I heard in 1969 covered by Australian band The Flying Circus on their debut album.
      What a beautiful love song and lyrical imagery created by “G Clark”. Whilst going on to write all their own subsequently recorded albums (another 5), the FC always had their harmonic vocal sound rooted on their love of The Byrds & Gene Clark more specifically.
      Their lead guitarist Doug Rowe back in ‘71 kindly directed my attention towards The Dillards, Dillard & Clark & the “ new band” The Eagles. I stepped straight into that world of marvellous picking & glorious harmonies & discovered Bluegrass & “G Clark” in abundance…. back tracking to PreFlyte Byrds & picking up “Bluegrass Chris Hillman” with The Hillmen along the way.
      Gene Clark….. what a Singer & what a Songwriter! 💖

  • @leperelamisere1368
    @leperelamisere1368 2 роки тому +4

    My favorite Byrd songs ? Quite difficult to make some choices among the numerous jewels, but :
    Folk-rock era : most of the Notorious LP material
    Country era : "Lazy waters", "Bugler", "Just a season"

  • @SINCITYJIM1
    @SINCITYJIM1 2 роки тому +35

    They had an unique sound. Great band...all phases.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      We strongly concur! Which song appealed to you the most?

    • @rivergold4835
      @rivergold4835 2 роки тому

      @@FactsVerse Turn! Turn! Turn!

  • @thomasrobinson182
    @thomasrobinson182 2 роки тому +19

    They are human after all. That being said they are immensely talented human beings. If you want to honor that talent, please rediscover the music, both group and solo. You won't be disappointed.

    • @reneemallicone4770
      @reneemallicone4770 2 роки тому +2

      So many of them died so young. Such great talent but for some they couldn't fight there Demons. It makes me sad every time I see that drugs and alcohol were major factors. It happens entirely to often. May they Rest in Peace.

  • @larrykirkpatrick4221
    @larrykirkpatrick4221 Рік тому +4

    I keep the Byrd's greatest hits in my CD player in my car yet today. Best songs are "so you want to be a rock and roll star, Feel a whole lot better, 8 miles high, Turn turn turn, and hey Mr Spaceman." All of their stuff is really great.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Рік тому

      Our favorites too. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

    • @MichaelBoyce-tm2vw
      @MichaelBoyce-tm2vw 11 місяців тому

      They had two volumes the second volume came out in 1972. The first came out in 1966.

    • @MichaelBoyce-tm2vw
      @MichaelBoyce-tm2vw 11 місяців тому

      Same with the complere singles.

  • @dankivel3499
    @dankivel3499 Рік тому +10

    One of the great groups of the 60’s

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Рік тому

      We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Which Byrds song appealed to you the most?

  • @larrybaker5316
    @larrybaker5316 2 роки тому +3

    i was in 9th grade in southern california, these guys could rock it, roger with the 12 string guitar was amazing, the war was just getting started, s, calif was the place to be in the 1960's....they put out some great stuff i still listen to and enjoy today at age 73, had several of their albums,

  • @psw4763
    @psw4763 2 роки тому +8

    Great group producing awesome songs. Good informative video.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @marcintime
    @marcintime 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks for a very informative video. Sad so many members of this wonderful, pioneering band have passed but great - if miraculous - that Crosby is still around. My favourite Byrds songs are Gunga Din, Eight Miles High and Chestnut Mare. Gene Clark was a great songwriter, his solo album 'No Other' being an absolute masterpiece.

    • @Tedxdx
      @Tedxdx Рік тому +1

      Chestnut Mare was always to me a Clarence White song, with his acoustic guitar pushing through the electrics! It really made the song what it is. Fabulous.

  • @kylewoolsey6635
    @kylewoolsey6635 2 роки тому +5

    Favorite albums are the Fifth Dimension and Sweetheart of the Rodeo. I love that my kids are discovering their music, too. Just the other day I get a text - Have you heard the Yes cover of I See You? No, I hadn't but its seriously good. Gene Clark's solo stuff is also excellent.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      We're happy to know that your kids are listening to the Byrds. Thank you for sharing a part of your life ♥

  • @janicethurlow5366
    @janicethurlow5366 2 роки тому +6

    Sweetheart Of The Rodeo remains one of my absolute favourite albums.

    • @patrickbuzzo1970
      @patrickbuzzo1970 Рік тому +2

      Janice Thurlow, i agree, i think that " Sweetheart of the Rodeo " is the Lp that i have played more than any other Byrds album. The only Lp that i have played one time and never listened again is " Byrdmaniax " . Greetings from Italy, Patrick

    • @nevadasestamibi
      @nevadasestamibi Рік тому +1

      @@patrickbuzzo1970 In my case, second (but close) only to "Younger Than Yesterday". I played my vinyl copy (acquired in 1968) so many times that I've almost worn it out. Lucky I found it on CD a few years ago.

  • @pattibrooks1907
    @pattibrooks1907 2 роки тому +6

    Its sad the Byrds rock 60s group died ! Did not know about the Byrds who have died so its a first time Ive heard that ! REst in peace all who died from the Byrds 60s rock group !

  • @tortugabob
    @tortugabob Рік тому +4

    In 2018 I saw Hillman and McGuinn along with Marty Stuart and the Superlatives during a tour for the 50th anniversary of the release of the Byrds' "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" album. Great show and Marty was playing White's B-Bender. That album was very influential.

  • @yootoober2009
    @yootoober2009 2 роки тому +4

    i never had a clue the Byrds had so many band members, still they are one of my favorite groups of the 60's..

  • @thesledge1969
    @thesledge1969 Рік тому +16

    My favorite band growing up back then, may gene Clark, Michael Clarke and David Crosby all rest in peace🎸🎸🎤🎤🙏🙏

  • @arklat
    @arklat Рік тому +1

    So many great comments.
    Personally, I went to catholic schools my whole young life
    At a church gathering, we sang "Turn, Turn, Turn".
    It was glorious!

  • @calvinbealer7264
    @calvinbealer7264 2 роки тому +4

    Great 😃👍 Band. Thank you for Sharing This message.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

    • @calvinbealer7264
      @calvinbealer7264 2 роки тому

      @@FactsVerse TV Sitcoms from the 60s 70s Stars who have passed away. Thank you very Much.

  • @jamesheath7601
    @jamesheath7601 2 роки тому +19

    RIP all of them. Great band.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +1

      We strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

  • @barrymargolis5369
    @barrymargolis5369 Рік тому +3

    You should have mentioned that Gram Parsons had been in the band "Internatonal Submarine Band" and due to his contract with Lee Hazelwood, his vocals on the Byrds "Sweetheart Of the Rodeo" were re-recorded by McGuinn. Also, Skip Battin was 1/2 of the hit duo "Skip & Flip", which had two #13 hits in 1959.

  • @jackjdolan
    @jackjdolan 2 роки тому +24

    Kevin Kelley wasn't replaced by Clarence White. Kevin was a drummer Clarence was a guitarist. I believe Gene Parsons took Kevins place.

    • @mightylonesome9426
      @mightylonesome9426 2 роки тому +2

      Wow, to know those types of things is cool. It's good info and was respectfully stated.

    • @MrPhilfridge
      @MrPhilfridge Рік тому +1

      Indeed he did on Clarence's recommendation. How anyone could confuse Kevin and Clarences roles in the band is beyond me

  • @stevemcguire5071
    @stevemcguire5071 2 роки тому +12

    One of my favorite songs from this great band was Tambourine Man....think it was their fist hit. Strangely enough Roger McGuinn was the only member that played an instrument in the original recording, along with members of the Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew were studio musicians who could record a song a lot quicker than band members and bring it to market way less expensively. Studio time was extremely expensive and most band members were not trusted to recoed their own songs as tight and clean and fast as the studio musicians from the Wrecking Crew. The Byrds were still a great band and fine Musicians. They later played their own instruments. Most bands in the 60's and 70's did not play on the original recordings, although they did sing on them.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      Great songs, thank you for sharing your favorite Byrds song. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @dondelano9181
    @dondelano9181 2 місяці тому

    the best music ever!!! And we were there. Grateful and thankful

  • @murilopedreira2289
    @murilopedreira2289 2 роки тому +3

    Great job! Thank you for the video!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

    • @murilopedreira2289
      @murilopedreira2289 2 роки тому

      @@FactsVerse the Creedence break up, Tom Fogerty's career, Brian Wilson's crazy moments, Buffallo Springfield, CSN & Y, etc. Thank you once again!

  • @dennisdemark8151
    @dennisdemark8151 Рік тому +2

    The Byrds are absolutely one of a kind band... like the late time Tom Petty said in an interview years back...at the time nobody
    sounded like them...very influential band to say the least.

  • @leperelamisere1368
    @leperelamisere1368 2 роки тому +3

    The Byrds are a milestone in the musical history of the 60's. They invented Folk-Rock, and Country-Rock, White and Parsons invented the Pedal-steel guitar.
    Mc Guinn was underrated as a guitarist, he was really strong because he used to play the banjo in his early carreer. Crosby was best known for his harmonies, but he could write very fine tunes too ("Lady bird" largely deserved its place on the Notorious LP, and "Draft morning" was HIS creation). Hillman had strong bass lines ("Renaissance fair" and "Draft morning" amongst others) though it wasn't his original instrument.
    Thanks to them, I got introduced to folk and country music. 200% respect for the Byrds, and especially for Jim Roger Mc Guinn, a very talented and still very humble musician.
    One of my 3 favorite bands.

    • @highcard3027
      @highcard3027 2 роки тому

      Clarence and Gene invented the B-Bender. I used to have the original patten on my wall.

  • @normancanter6868
    @normancanter6868 2 роки тому +1

    thank you for the history I reunited the byrds for a concert in Miami and miss all of them even now

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @denickite
    @denickite 2 роки тому +10

    Such sad endings! I remember them as a teen growing up. I had no idea that one died in Joshua Tree. I imagine back then it was a rather different than it is now. It is becoming quite the spot to visit and buy property. Booming now! But a magical place with it's desert scenery. It does get very hot there in the summer and I thought that would be how he died hiking in the park. Just very sad.

  • @richardmundt7854
    @richardmundt7854 2 роки тому +17

    John Lennon once said the Byrds were his favorite American rock band.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +2

      Fun stuff, thanks for sharing this! How about you? Were you a fan of the Byrds?

  • @bobettejennett8085
    @bobettejennett8085 2 роки тому +19

    Rest in peace 🙏 to those we lost and remember

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words! ❤
      What Byrds song is your favorite?

  • @hazelslater4925
    @hazelslater4925 Рік тому

    One of my favourite bands. My late brother Introduced me to their music. Still listen to them after all these years.

  • @The-Contractor
    @The-Contractor 2 роки тому +9

    The Byrds never received the fame and acclaim they warranted. Some of the most iconic sounds from an era that was super saturated with talent. RIP One and All.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      True, they could have been so much more. Thank you for your kind words. The Byrds will be missed 😢

    • @jennifersman7990
      @jennifersman7990 2 роки тому +3

      Oh no I disagree! They made Dylan’s songs (and other folk musicians songs) accessible to a mainstream, top 40 AM radio audience and pioneered the idea of country rock (and in the process begat the Eagles, CSNY, America, Poco, Flying Burrito Brothers among others).

    • @jg6698
      @jg6698 Рік тому +1

      I disagree as well, the Byrds were a veritable sensation in the mid 60's. TV, magazines, Mcguinns glasses, screaming chick's, lol. They had it going on. You had to be there!

  • @jennifersman7990
    @jennifersman7990 2 роки тому +21

    I love the later era Byrds. The Untitled and Ballad of Easy Rider albums are incredible
    Clarence White can also be spotted (minus his beard) in a few episodes of the Andy Griffith show playing guitar as a member of the Darling family. And his original B-Bender Telecaster guitar is now owned by country musician Marty Stuart, he bought it from Clarence’s widow
    Gene Clark also wrote “So You Wanna Be A Rock ‘n Roll Star”. When Tom Petty covered it, Gene was in tough financial straits and was basically saved from homelessness by it, he wrote Tom a grateful note which he cherished

    • @jamesfitzgerald6636
      @jamesfitzgerald6636 Рік тому +2

      Hated the later Byrds? Hired hands, original Byrds the real deal. Gene Clark had nothing to do with R&R Star it was “Feel a whole lot better” that petty covered,

    • @Tedxdx
      @Tedxdx Рік тому

      Actually Clarence White was not a member of the Darling family on the Andy Griffith show. He appeared in show #19 (I believe) with his brother Roland and the rest of the Country Boys, the precursor band to the Kentucky Colonels. It was the show where an outsider came to town with a tape recorder to capture the music of the local musicians. The Darling family came later, and were actually the real bluegrass band The Dillards, although Denver Pyle wasn't a member of the Dillards in real life.

  • @5989921
    @5989921 2 роки тому +5

    I saw the original Byrds at Cerritos College, then known as a Junior College (2 year), in Norwalk, Calif. It was, I believe in 1966, and they performed in a conference room. I later saw them a couple of times in Hollywood.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +2

      How was the performance of the original Byrds? Thank you for sharing!

  • @wildbill5670
    @wildbill5670 2 роки тому +1

    Loved them from 65 on. Love "Lazy Waters" from "Farther Along" came out in 71. Still have that album as well as the others from the early days.

  • @nickpitera7891
    @nickpitera7891 2 роки тому +19

    No other band had better harmonies or great bandwidth. No other..
    R.I.P. Gene, Michael, and Clarence.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +1

      We agree! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

  • @bluecat798
    @bluecat798 Рік тому +1

    I can remember playing with my guinea pig in the back garden as a child in the 60s and Tambourine Man coming on the radio. It always reminds me of that when I hear it.

  • @PFay
    @PFay 2 роки тому +3

    Favourites? While it would be wrong of me to ignore the major 60s classics Tambourine man, Turn, turn, turn, Eight Miles High, etc. Because those definitely consolidated “that Byrds sound” which went on to become so influential for the likes of REM, Tom Petty and others, my faves to this day are some of Gene’s like his beatlesque World Turns All Around Her and Gram’s country influences on Sweetheart of the Rodeo? Some of my guitar heroes remain McGuinn and Crosby, especially playing together very complimentary, as are their vocals.

  • @BroncoJosh
    @BroncoJosh Рік тому +1

    Turn Turn Turn is by far the best song by the Byrds. It's probably my favorite song in general. It was my dad's favorite song, because he was highly religious. He passed away unexpectedly in December of 2021. It's a song that holds a special place in my heart because it reminds me so much of him. Rest in peace, Dad. Miss you every day.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Рік тому +1

      Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @dennisdemark8151
    @dennisdemark8151 2 роки тому +13

    The Byrds for me, were one of the most influential bands ever!
    like the late Tom Petty said, the Byrds had a unique sound , that nobody sounded like them at the time.
    There influence is still felt today,
    they influenced bands such as
    The Eagles,
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's,
    Fleetwood Mac ( Stevie and Lindsey) era.
    The Smiths, The Gin Blossoms,
    The Bangles &
    countless others.
    Turn! Turn! Turn! Absolutely brings me goose bumps whenever I hear it.
    actually brings tears to my eye 😢
    so powerful it is.
    love many other Byrds songs as well.
    Long live the Music and Legacy of The Byrds 🎼🎤🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸🥁

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad to know that you like The Byrds and that you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

    • @mitchmitchell80
      @mitchmitchell80 Рік тому +1

      Don't forget they influenced the Beatles too! George Harrison recorded "if I needed someone'" after hearing their sound

  • @robbynealzucker3408
    @robbynealzucker3408 Рік тому +2

    The band he put together with Clarence White was a fantastic man very underrated and that's some great recordings in the early 70 s

  • @rickriccardi4741
    @rickriccardi4741 2 роки тому +12

    So....Iconic guitarist Clarence White replaced drummer Kevin Kelley and soon afterwards also replaced Gram Parsons. Maybe some kind of an edit would be a good idea.

    • @alanriley9621
      @alanriley9621 2 роки тому +1

      Strangly, no comment from F/V folks.

  • @JayGrossman-s7b
    @JayGrossman-s7b 11 місяців тому

    I will always love their work. Eight Miles High, Turn, Turn Turn, Mr Tamboreenman can never be duplicated. All of their great hits will always bring me happiness.

  • @babybro70
    @babybro70 2 роки тому +10

    Wow! so many greats from the 60s are gone

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому

      Yes, sadly. May all that passed away find peace.

  • @MrPercussionPete
    @MrPercussionPete Рік тому

    Beautiful pictures... They bring those talented musicians from the past back to life for a little moment. Makes you aware how quickly life passes by and the relativity of it all.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. If we may ask, which Byrds song appealed to you the most?

    • @MrPercussionPete
      @MrPercussionPete Рік тому

      @@FactsVerse Thanx for your reply. My favorite Byrds song is Turn Turn Turn. Their voices blended so well on that song. A true gem.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Рік тому

      One of our favorites too, you've got taste! Be safe and have a great weekend ☺

    • @MrPercussionPete
      @MrPercussionPete Рік тому

      @@FactsVerse Thanx, same to you !

  • @deborahchmura1903
    @deborahchmura1903 2 роки тому +5

    One of the greatest albums I've ever heard is Clarke's solo bluegrass record called Mountain. If you can find it, you will love it. Please do so.

    • @MrPhilfridge
      @MrPhilfridge Рік тому

      Are you talking about Michael !!!!!!!! Are you sure you are not confusing things with Gene's Dillard and Clark records, Michael played drums for them ? Michael never made a solo record and what you state is total bull . Any one looking for such an album , don't waste your time it doesn't exist.

    • @MrPhilfridge
      @MrPhilfridge Рік тому

      You are a total idiot, Michael Clarke never made a solo record , the record you refer to is not the same Michael Clarke. Suggest you go and buy John Rogan's excellent two volumes on the Byrds and LEARN about what you are commenting on

    • @deborahchmura1903
      @deborahchmura1903 Рік тому

      @@MrPhilfridge Not a total idiot. Gene Clarke. It's called Mountain.

    • @MrPhilfridge
      @MrPhilfridge Рік тому

      @@deborahchmura1903 Its Gene Clark without the 'e' and no Gene never recorded a bluegrass album called 'mountain' I suggest you read John Rogans books on the band or better still Genes biography by John Einarson. People want to learn about the Byrds, not fiction. Perhaps you'd like to give us a label and reference number if you still insist this is Gene or Michael or Fred or whoever !

    • @deborahchmura1903
      @deborahchmura1903 Рік тому

      @@MrPhilfridge Okay.. you got me again. Even if you didn't "get me" at all. Thanks for the froth and venom. I was just trying to say something that people who're interested might find interesting. Sorry.

  • @johnbellas7187
    @johnbellas7187 Рік тому +1

    I first saw the Byrds the week during the Kent State shootings. All dorm students were sent home from the University of Toledo. Consequently the crowd was very small. The only original member was Roger. They played well in spite of the situation. I met Roger years later and we both agreed that it was a week never to be forgotten.

  • @cliffbarber6058
    @cliffbarber6058 2 роки тому +3

    I'd have to say eight miles high. Clarence White is in the Pantheon of Guitar players. One of the truly greats.

  • @fcthompson1
    @fcthompson1 Рік тому +2

    There song 'My Back Pages' is one of the best ever...by any artist.

  • @mightylonesome9426
    @mightylonesome9426 2 роки тому +3

    Most of those guys were power house names in music. Like an All-star band in itself.

  • @walterfechter8080
    @walterfechter8080 Рік тому +1

    "It Won't Be Wrong" -- dedicated to my wife of only 2 years. Barb (RIP). That was the second tune that I played for her, shortly after we met. Countless thanks to The Byrds.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for sharing your favorite song. May your wife find peace 😭

    • @walterfechter8080
      @walterfechter8080 Рік тому

      @@FactsVerse - Many thanks in return. I believe My Barbra Rose is in a wondrous place where Time has lost its meaning. Since Barb left this world and me, I keep thinking of "She Don't Care About Time" by The Byrds. Peace be your journey.

  • @starjunkie5328
    @starjunkie5328 Рік тому +33

    A lot of those cats died young, I'm surprised Crosby outlived them all. But my point is, the Boomers (myself), are dying off at an alarming rate; we're getting old. Nothing lasts forever, and the way the world is headed, that's just fine with me.

    • @MichaelGloth-f7j
      @MichaelGloth-f7j 6 місяців тому +5

      Me 2

    • @steveelsholz5297
      @steveelsholz5297 5 місяців тому

      ​@@MichaelGloth-f7jCrosby didn't deserve to outlive them. He was a druggie.

    • @SquidMax-ym6gv
      @SquidMax-ym6gv 4 місяці тому +4

      Your free love generation really helped relationships and the family unit we don't see today. Thanks, mate.

    • @EugeneHardstark-do2kk
      @EugeneHardstark-do2kk 4 місяці тому +1

      Here, here, I couldn’t agree with you more….”don’t follow leaders watch the parking meters.”

    • @Haymarket47
      @Haymarket47 3 місяці тому

      What are you talking about, you shaped the current world!

  • @se461
    @se461 Рік тому

    Lived inn Germany during the 60's and fell in love with the Byrds there. Saw them in Virgina Beach in 1966 at a Dome on the beach. Loved the Byrds!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Рік тому

      We're very happy to know that you're a fan of The Byrds. Which of their songs appealed to you the most?

  • @majorcoleman7356
    @majorcoleman7356 2 роки тому +8

    I went to school with Clarence LeBlanc's daughter Michelle LeBlanc we graduated together in 1984 and my uncle his wife, her brother Dickie Adams lived with Michelle's mom I remember Michelle talking about her dad playing with the Byrds, and she had a brother that Clarence was his dad also, he died real young with his mom in a car wreck, best I can remember that's what happened to them and as far as I know Michelle is the only one left, I guess she's still alive don't know for sure, that family had a lot of tragedy, Michelle was a very pretty girl in high school

    • @richardhinman3046
      @richardhinman3046 2 роки тому +3

      As of 10 years ago Michelle had a website that sold, (among other things), a really cool Clarence White T-shirt.
      I believe she has 4 children.

    • @MrPhilfridge
      @MrPhilfridge Рік тому

      @@richardhinman3046 She i believe accepted the award that was presented posthumously to Clarence on his election into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame

  • @petedelavega6094
    @petedelavega6094 2 роки тому +1

    Grew up in the Era loved it favorites turn turn 8 miles high. .just to name a few.

  • @RobertJones-ux6nc
    @RobertJones-ux6nc 2 роки тому +5

    My favorite song from the Byrds is Turn, Turn, Turn.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  2 роки тому +1

      Great song, we love it too! Thank you for sharing your favorite Byrds song ♥

  • @allenkracalik7662
    @allenkracalik7662 Рік тому +2

    How'd you miss Clyde "Skip" Battin's stint as half of the duo Skip & Flip with Gary "Flip" Paxton? Major hits included It Was I and a cover of Marvin & Johnny's Cherry Pie.

  • @rogerherrick4312
    @rogerherrick4312 2 роки тому +3

    Im younger than that now!!

  • @heavybreizhad
    @heavybreizhad Рік тому +2

    Their music encapsulated a short time when happiness seemed reachable, even if it was probably utopia. And despite anger, frustration and bitterness that surround us , i still can get this feeling when i put their albums on my turntable. The legacy remains.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Рік тому

      Beautiful words, thank you for your message for the Byrds--we're moved. What is your favorite song of them?

    • @heavybreizhad
      @heavybreizhad Рік тому

      @@FactsVerse It's a tough choice. Maybe "Why"....but maybe tomorrow, i'd give you another answer!

  • @davidhill439
    @davidhill439 2 роки тому +5

    Not everyone's cup of tea as they produced multiples of songs but Tamborine Man was the one that hit Britain hardest. RIP to them all...

    • @timuren1541
      @timuren1541 Рік тому +1

      Hey mr. Tambourine Man was originally a Bob Dylan song the byrds made that song sound a lot better.

  • @Ja14111948
    @Ja14111948 2 роки тому +1

    the best band who made fantastic music. Turn, Turn, Turn and Mr Tambourine Man are my favourites.

  • @patrickbly4170
    @patrickbly4170 2 роки тому +5

    They didn't die ... They LIVED !

  • @lynnbucher6023
    @lynnbucher6023 Рік тому +1

    Gene was Mr Tamourine Man and a real gentleman when you met him in person. A talent that is sorely missed.