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Mr. Tambourine Man

The Life and Legacy of The Byrds' Gene Clark

by (author) John Einarson

Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Initial publish date
Feb 2005
Category
Composers & Musicians
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780879307936
    Publish Date
    Feb 2005
    List Price
    $31.99

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Description

Gene Clark soared to fame as a founding member and frontman of The Byrds, one of the most important and influential groups of the '60s. His songwriting with The Byrds and subsequent work as a solo artist and with Dillard & Clark mark him as one of rock's key innovators and a pioneer of folk-rock, psychedelia, and alt-country. Yet Clark's personal demons shadowed him throughout his life, and until now his legacy has been clouded in mystery. Told through the personal recollections of those closest to Clark, Mr. Tambourine Man offers a rare glimpse into his life and work, a revealing portrait of one of rock's greatest bands, and a cautionary tale of the pitfalls of fame. Endorsed by the Gene Clark estate, the book also features rare and previously unseen photos from family and friends.

About the author

John Einarson is a respected Canadian rock music historian and writer. He has published articles for Goldmine, Record Collector, Mojo, Rock Express and Western Report, among others, and is a frequent contributor to the Winnipeg Free Press. John has also published a number of music history books, including Shakin` All Over: The Winnipeg Sixties. He lives in Winnipeg with his family, and teaches history. Each year he hosts a popular rock `n` roll revue involving close to one hundred students.

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