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Sweetheart of the Rodeo
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Sweetheart of the Rodeo is the sixth studio album by the American rock band the Byrds, released in August 1968 by Columbia Records. Recorded with the addition of country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, it
The Byrds Sweetheartofthe Rodeo
The Byrds Sweetheartofthe Rodeo
Roger McGuinn originally intended the album to be an overview of 20th-century American popular music.
Roger McGuinn originally intended the album to be an overview of 20th-century American popular music.
The Byrds lineup from February to July 1968. From left: Gram Parsons, Kevin Kelley, Chris Hillman and Roger McGuinn. The addition of Parsons resulted
The Byrds lineup from February to July 1968. From left: Gram Parsons, Kevin Kelley, Chris Hillman and Roger McGuinn. The addition of Parsons resulted in the band's move away from psychedelic rock towards country rock.
Ryman Auditorium, where the Byrds made their appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on March 15, 1968.
Ryman Auditorium, where the Byrds made their appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on March 15, 1968.
The Byrds
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The Byrds were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1964. The band underwent multiple lineup changes, with frontman Roger McGuinn as the sole consistent member. For a short time
Sweetheart of the Rodeo
…Sweetheart of the Rodeo is the sixth studio album by the American rock band the Byrds, released in August 1968 by Columbia Records. Recorded with the addition of country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, it became the first album widely recognized…
David Crosby, Gene Clark, Michael Clarke, Chris Hillman, and Jim McGuinn in 1965
David Crosby, Gene Clark, Michael Clarke, Chris Hillman, and Jim McGuinn in 1965
A Rickenbacker 360 12-string guitar similar to the one used by Jim McGuinn in 1964 and 1965. By 1966, McGuinn had transitioned to playing the three pi
A Rickenbacker 360 12-string guitar similar to the one used by Jim McGuinn in 1964 and 1965. By 1966, McGuinn had transitioned to playing the three pickup 370/12 model.
Producer Terry Melcher (left) in the recording studio with Gene Clark (center) and David Crosby (right). Melcher brought in session musicians to play
Producer Terry Melcher (left) in the recording studio with Gene Clark (center) and David Crosby (right). Melcher brought in session musicians to play on the "Mr. Tambourine Man" single because he felt that the Byrds hadn't yet gelled musically.
Bob Dylan joins the Byrds onstage at Ciro's, March 26, 1965
Bob Dylan joins the Byrds onstage at Ciro's, March 26, 1965