The Byrds

The Byrds are an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1964. The band has gone through several lineup changes throughout its existence, with its leader being Roger McGuinn (better known as the Byrds). as Jim McGuinn until mid-1967) remained the only consistent member. Although their time as one of the most popular music groups in the world was short-lived in the mid-1960s, the Byrds are today considered by critics to be one of the most influential folk rock groups in the world. most influential of their time and also one of the most famous folk rock artists. Their signature blend of clear harmonized vocals and McGuinn's vocals The jangly twelve-string Rickenbacker guitar has "soaked into the lexicon of rock music" and continues to be influential.

Initially, the Byrds pioneered folk rock as a popular format in 1965, by combining the influence of The Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music. their first and second albums, and the hit singles "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Turn! Turn! Turn!". As the 1960s progressed, the band was instrumental in the initiation of psychedelic rock and raga rock, with the song "Eight Miles High" and the albumsFifth Dimension (1966), Younger Than Yesterday (1967) and The Notorious Byrd Brothers (1968). The band also played a pioneering role in the development of country music, with their 1968 album Sweetheart of the Rodeo showcasing their fullest immersion into the genre.