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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Much of the attention to the Byrds historically has gone to lead guitarist Roger McGuinn for his key role in the group’s distinctive sound. After McGuinn, the spotlight often landed on fellow members David Crosby and Chris Hillman for their conside... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — You knew you were in the company of proud rock geeks from the first notes of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ show Tuesday at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The band dove headlong into the Byrds’ “So You Want To Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star,” whos... more info

McGuinn's Folk Den — How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Take A Drink On Me – Click To Play In 1970 the Byrds recorded “Take a Whiff on Me” for our “Untitled” double record set. “Take a Drink on Me” is a variation of that song. John Lomax stated that its origi... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Perhaps the unlikeliest act to perform at last weekend’s Stagecoach Country Music Festival, Susanna Hoffs acknowledges she doesn’t keep up with the latest sounds out of Nashville. But the Bangles singer-guitarist known for such MTV-era pop hits a... more info

Chicago Tribune — Appreciation by Greg Kot: The sound of "All I Have to do is Dream" echoed through the minds of the still-nascent Beatles, Byrds, Beach Boys and countless other soon-to-be-icons. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Phil Everly, who with his brother, Don, made up the most revered vocal duo of the rock-music era, their exquisite harmonies profoundly influencing the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Byrds and countless younger-generation rock, folk and country singers,... more info

Consequence of Sound — Founding member of The Byrds will have his solo album played note-for-note. more info

The Independent — Better late than neverThere may be only seven types of story in the world, but the one about people who find success in later life keeps on giving. Searching for Sugarman? So 2012. This year was all about Charles Bradley: Soul of America, the documen... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Chris Hillman, a founding member of the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers and the Desert Rose Band among many other respected groups over a half-century career, and Ash Grove founder Ed Pearl are being saluted as Best of the West honorees at the fou... more info