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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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“Impact on the Byrds Was Obvious”: David Crosby on What The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ Did to His First Band

The Beatles’ 1966 album, Revolver, changed the lives of countless listeners, and that included members of The Byrds. At this point, the latter band was already famous in its own right, thanks to their ...
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Bob Dylan's original 'Mr. Tambourine Man' lyrics sell for over $500,000

“In an article titled 'Bob Dylan: The Champ Has No Contenders,' Aronowitz wrote that he 'found a waste basket full of crumpled false starts' and what turned out to be the drafts of Mr Tambourine Man. ...
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3 Iconic Bands That Were Influenced by The Byrds

In 1965, The Byrds’ hit singles “Turn! Turn! Turn!” and the Bob Dylan cover “Mr. Tambourine Man” transformed rock music. Inspired by The Beatles and other British Invasion groups, The Byrds first ...