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Byrds

British  
/ bɜːdz /

plural noun

  1. the . US folk-rock and country-rock group (1964–73), noted for their vocal harmonies and 12-string guitar sound. Their albums include Mr. Tambourine Man (1965), Younger Than Yesterday (1967), and Sweetheart of the Rodeo (1968)

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No, that lyric wasn’t written by the Byrds in 1965, and even atheists who hear “Turn! Turn! Turn!” on oldies radio might want to understand that the song is drawing from a deep well.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

In 1973, Souther teamed with Chris Hillman of the Byrds and Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield to form the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, which made a pair of well-regarded country-rock albums.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2024

Before he found fame as an actor, Soul started his professional career as a folk singer, warming up audiences for stars like Frank Zappa, the Byrds, and the Lovin' Spoonful.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2024

The brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with the Byrds to a mustachioed hippie superstar and troubadour in Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

From Seattle Times Dec. 3, 2023

Music was censored—they weren’t allowed to play Bob Dylan, the Byrds, or Joan Baez.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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