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The Byrds needed a hit or they’d be dropped. Releasing a cover of Bob Dylan's Mr. Tambourine Man as their first single was a gamble that paid off

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jeff Hochberg/Getty Images The Byrds were famously one of the first rock ’n’ roll band to ...

The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn on Lennon, Dylan and the forgotten guitarist who was as good as Hendrix

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ON THE RECORD: How many of the Byrds played on 'Mr. Tambourine Man'?

A: Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark and David Crosby began playing together in the 1964 under various names before signing a recording contract with Columbia Records and changing their name to the Byrds.

The “perfect” song Roger McGuinn wanted The Byrds to be remembered for

For The Byrds founder Roger McGuinn, the perfect song was one that he and his band would eventually score a number one hit ...

The artists Roger McGuinn always wanted to be: “It’s like wanting to be a real boy”

Roger McGuinn was always considered a legend of folk rock, but he never intended in being in a band and wanted to write ...