![]() ![]() However, it was at a dinner party in 1968 at Cass Eliot’s home, that David met Graham Nash, Steven Stills and Neil Young as well as Joni Mitchell. They recorded an early version of “Wooden Ships,” bringing Crosby’s musical songwriting skills further success. While spending some time with members of Jefferson Airplane, he discovered a kinship with the group. Ultimately, Crosby’s creative need for artistic control, along with having written great songs and having them relinquished to b-sides of 45rpm records, led to his parting with the group. Spaceman,” “So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star?,” “Chimes Of Freedom,” “My Back Pages,” and more. Among Crosby’s hits with them were “Eight Miles High” (which is considered the first psychedelic song and incorporated an Indian drone sound, thanks to Crosby), “Bells Of Rhymney,” “Mr. Tambourine Man” established The Byrds as America’s answer to The Beatles. ![]() Their recording of Pete Seeger’s “Turn Turn Turn” and Bob Dylan’s “Mr. With The Byrds, his unique guitar work blended perfectly with Roger McGuinn’s 12 string jangly electric folk guitar sound. ![]() His open tuning guitar style and love of vocal harmonies were essential to the legendary sounds of both groups. Join us for a one-night-only celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby, featuring numerous rare performance clips.ĭavid Crosby was a crucial part of two iconic 1960s bands, The Byrds (1964-1967), and Crosby Stills Nash & Young (1969 onward). ![]()
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