Their signature blend of clear harmony singing and McGuinn's jangly twelve-string Rickenbacker guitar was "absorbed into the vocabulary of rock" and has continued to be influential. Although their time as one of the most popular groups in the world only lasted for a short period in the mid-1960s, the Byrds are today considered by critics to be among the most influential rock acts of their era. The band underwent multiple lineup changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn remaining the sole consistent member. Slated for a September release, all versions of the book are now available for presale at Given the limited quantities of each version, books are expected to sell out quickly.The Byrds were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. * Includes a choice of one of three exclusive 11 x 14 inch limited edition fine art prints (Roger McGuinn photographed by Henry Diltz in 1967, Chris Hillman photographed by Barry Feinstein in 1965, or David Crosby photographed by Jim Marshall in 1965) * Hand signed by Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and David Crosby * Hand signed by Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman The standard edition retails for $125 and is limited to only 3000 copies worldwide. Printed in Italy on 200 gsm premium art paper, all versions feature quality thread-sewn binding and a luxurious quarter-bound casing. Each is an oversized 10.5 x 13 inch large-format presentation with more than 500 photographs across 400 pages. The Byrds: 1964-1967 is available in four editions. It was a very special detour, and one I will always hold close to my heart.”
And it worked so well.”Īdds Roger McGuinn: “Being in The Byrds was a detour to my dream of being a folk singer. I think we all shared a private belief and a strong faith that this was going to work. And as crazy as we all were at times, when we were on our game, we soared, we flew high and mighty. Says Hillman: “I loved being in The Byrds. Accompanied by a running commentary featuring McGuinn, Hillman, and Crosby’s memories of the group, the era, and their late compatriots Gene Clark and Michael Clarke, this carefully crafted volume is a truly unique collector’s item for Byrds fans and any collector of photography books featuring the pop culture of the 1960s. Featuring more than 500 images from legendary photographers such as Henry Diltz, Barry Feinstein, Curt Gunther, Jim Marshall, Linda McCartney, Tom Gundelfinger O’Neal, and Guy Webster, the book also includes restored images from the Columbia Records archives and the personal archives of the band’s original manager. Now the band’s three surviving founding members - Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and David Crosby - have come together to present The Byrds: 1964-1967, a large format tabletop book that offers a unique visual history of the group’s defining era. They had those great clothes and hairdos.” “And not to be too shallow,” Tom Petty once wrote, “but they also were just the best-dressed band around. They incorporated folk, country, and jazz influences into a fresh blend that helped define an era. With their unmistakable harmonies and Roger McGuinn’s innovative 12-string Rickenbacker guitar work, the Byrds never stopped experimenting. Tambourine Man” in 1965, they introduced Bob Dylan’s songs to a new audience and launched a career that would see them grow to become one of the most influential rock bands of all time and eventual Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.
The Byrds: 1964-1967 is available for preorder now at When the Byrds released “Mr. Today BMG announces The Byrds: 1964-1967, a new large-format 400-page collectible art book curated by the band’s three surviving founding members, and available in three versions, including a Super Deluxe Limited Edition signed by Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, and David Crosby. BMG Announces ‘The Byrds: 1964-1967’ 400-Page Art Book Curated and Annotated By Surviving Members Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman & David Crosbyĭefinitive Visual History of the Group Features Rare and Never-Seen Images, and Is Available in Numbered and Hand-Signed Limited Editions