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The Byrds were a popular American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. They are considered one of the most important and influential bands of the 1960s. Their music bridged the gaps between the socially and spiritually conscious folk music of Bob Dylan, the studio trickery of The Beach Boys, and the sardonic rock of The Beatles. Some of their trademark songs include pop versions of Bob Dylan's Mr. Tambourine Man and Pete Seeger’s Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season), and the originals I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better, and Eight Miles High. Throughout their...

The Blackbyrds was a rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1973. The group was led by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney (keyboards), Keith Killgo (vocals, drums), Joe Hall (bass guitar), Allan Barnes (saxophone, clarinet), and Barney Perry (guitar). Orville Saunders (guitar), and Jay Jones (flute, saxophone) were later members of the group. They signed to Fantasy Records in 1973. They are best known for their 1975 hit "Walking in Rhythm", which received a Grammy nomination. Their 1975 song "Rock Creek Park" from the City Life album...

Kenny Brown, Jared Jones, Alan Yuch, and Brenden Britz are Byrds of Paradise from Brooklyn, New York. They have released a 7 inch "Rowena" on Wild World Records, as well as "Omega Man" on Don Giovanni Records and "Barefoot Generation" on UK label Sleep All Day Records. They are releasing a full length LP, entitled "Teenage Symphonies" on Don Giovanni Records which is out now. You might have caught their breakout in this New York Post article http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/music/next_stop_mosh_pit_city_KosjfR9EdxNASP1Gb9fg5O. Here is the video for "Kids in the Hall": http://vimeo.com/12749512 .

Dyrty Byrds are Tori Pater, Sam Holt, Eric Martinez, Mike Goletz, and Mike “Spanky” McCluer playing original rock & roll with a southern fried edge. Hailing from Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Colorado, the Dyrty Byrds come from diverse musical backgrounds and tastes, which are featured in this latest release. Dyrty Byrds-EP is a guitar onslaught with songs penned by Holt, Pater, and Martinez. The project was recorded and engineered by Mark Brut in Denver, CO. .