The Desert Rose Band was an American country rock band from Los Angeles, California, founded in 1985 by Chris Hillman, with Herb Pedersen and John Jorgenson. The original lineup included Bill Bryson on bass guitar, JayDee Maness on pedal steel guitar, and Steve Duncan on drums. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the band charted several hit singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts until disbanding in February 1994.
Pictured from left to right Herb Pedersen, Chris Hillman and John Jorgenson
Christopher Hillman is an American musician. He was the original bassist of the Byrds.
Hillman in 1972
The Flying Burrito Brothers (Amsterdam, 1970). From left to right: 'Sneaky' Pete Kleinow, Rick Roberts, Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke & Bernie Leadon
Hillman in 2004