Surviving Byrds Return With ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ Live AlbumSurviving Byrds Return With ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ Live AlbumRoger McGuinn and Chris Hillman are celebrating the pioneering country-rock gem with Marty Stuart. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
55 Years Ago: The Byrds Go Country on ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’55 Years Ago: The Byrds Go Country on ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’The landmark recording marked the birth of a new genre but failed miserably on the charts.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
50 Years Ago: Original Byrds Get Back Together for One More LP50 Years Ago: Original Byrds Get Back Together for One More LPBefore this point, the band had pretty much become a vehicle for Roger McGuinn's solo recordings.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
10 Things You Didn’t Know About David Crosby10 Things You Didn’t Know About David CrosbyThere is plenty more to learn about the voice from Crosby Stills and Nash and the Byrds.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
RIP David CrosbyRIP David Crosby"His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music," Crosby's wife said in a statement.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Was Byrds’ Paul Simon Fight ‘Beginning of the End’ for David Crosby?Was Byrds’ Paul Simon Fight ‘Beginning of the End’ for David Crosby?He doesn't recall getting mad at Roger McGuinn in 1967, just before acrimonious split.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How the Byrds Launched a New Chapter With ‘Eight Miles High’How the Byrds Launched a New Chapter With ‘Eight Miles High’Inspired by John Coltrane, the folk rockers turn a page that helps change course of music history.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How the Byrds Helped David Byrne Move Away From Folk MusicHow the Byrds Helped David Byrne Move Away From Folk MusicTalking Heads frontman recalls the band’s early influence, followed by David Bowie and the Velvet Underground.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Roger McGuinn Tells David Crosby: I Don’t Hate YouRoger McGuinn Tells David Crosby: I Don’t Hate YouFormer Byrds bandmates clear up confusion after comments made in documentary.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Byrds Didn’t Want to Upset David Crosby While Touring Without HimByrds Didn’t Want to Upset David Crosby While Touring Without HimChris Hillman reveals exchange of messages with “mischievous little bad boy.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman Celebrate the Byrds’ ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ at 50th-Anniversary Show: ReviewRoger McGuinn and Chris Hillman Celebrate the Byrds’ ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ at 50th-Anniversary Show: ReviewTwo original members pay tribute to landmark country-rock album in concert. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Byrds Still ‘Cringe’ at Parts of ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’Byrds Still ‘Cringe’ at Parts of ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’Chris Hillman admits groundbreaking LP isn’t his favorite work as 50th anniversary tour continues.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty