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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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All of these artists are indebted to ’60s groups like the Beatles, the Byrds and the Beach Boys, but there’s another layer to Mr. Amos’s work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

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

Yoakam was particularly animated about one of his favorite bands, the Byrds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 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

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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