The Best Members of the Byrds
Choose who you think should be the best member of The Byrds. An American group that for a time could hold against The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Rolling Stones. They merged folk and rock n' roll together and are regarded as one of the best and most influential acts of the 60's.
Harold Eugene "Gene" Clark was an American singer-songwriter and founding member of the folk rock band the Byrds. The best songwriter by far in the band. Also the best vocalist. Beautiful, melancholy voice.
Wrote many of the songs and was for a time the main frontman. Vocals, tambourine, and harmonica. Occasional guitar.
The band would have been as successful, without the little fat guy, and Gene on guitar.
R I P Gene I remember well our singing and having a great time writing..You high school friend Richard
Jim was the Byrds leader, lead guitar and sang lead on many Byrds hits
The most consistent member and main vocals. Lead guitar and vocals
The melodic bass in the background. Bass and vocals
Ingram Cecil Connor III, known professionally as Gram Parsons, was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. Parsons is best known for his work within the country music genre. The second rhythm guitarist (originally a jazz pianist) and later famous country rock legend.
Two great songs with the band on one album and the only original songs
Amazing composer & singer
Flat picking master! Unbelievable pull-offs, intonation and depth. Left us way, way to soon!
A lead guitar who contributed on some of the most country-style songs of The Byrds.
The original drummer who had never before played a real drum kit before the band. Drums
The cutest - simply adorable to look at
The second drummer of the group.
David Van Cortlandt Crosby was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. In addition to his solo career, he was a founding member of three bands: the Byrds; Crosby, Stills & Nash; and CPR. The main harmonious soar you can hear when McGuinn sings. Rhythm guitar and vocals
A complete jerk, and the main reason many of the original members quit the band.
The third drummer brought by White to replace Kelley on drums.
John continued to share music - he taught many students in the Claremont and LaVergne area and those folks carry that gift forward. Thanks Mr. York!
Secondary bassist for the group, replacing Chris Hillman.