BYRDS, THE

BYRDS, THE (1964–1973: original lineup, Roger [Jim] McGuinn [gtr, 12-string gtr, voc]; David Crosby [gtr, voc]; Gene Clark [gtr, voc]; Chris Hillman [b, voc]; Michael Clarke [drms]) The Byrds, one of the most influential folk-rock groups of the 1960s, later helped popularize COUNTRY-ROCK with their classic album Sweetheart of the Rodeo . McGuinn, the leader of the group, had previously been a FOLK REVIVALIST, working as an accompanist for The Chad Mitchell Trio and The Limelighters before…