Alongside such an astonishing list of contemporaries, the Byrds helped further 60s pop and rock into new territory. With their trademark jangly guitars, 3 part harmonies, and Bob Dylan covers, they were America's answer to the British Invasion. Though the met their fair share of turmoil, they produced at least one unanimous classic, 1968's country-rock gem Sweetheart of the Rodea, initially shunned by rock and country artists alike.
Alongside such an astonishing list of contemporaries, the Byrds helped further 60s pop and rock into new territory. With their trademark jangly guitars, 3 part harmonies, and Bob Dylan covers, they were America's answer to the British Invasion. Though the met their fair share of turmoil, they produced at least one unanimous classic, 1968's country-rock gem Sweetheart of the Rodea, initially shunned by rock and country artists alike. « hide
