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Welcome, Jim! e know you'll be an effective moderator!

Thanks, Jim and welcome to your new role as moderator.

Yeah, your welcome basket is arriving soon at a dealer near you.

Congrats!

nice one Jim!

Richly derserved, Jim. If there was ever a moderator for the Byrds, you be da man.

Thanks. I hope there will be some interesting discussions about the Byrds, of course, and Roger, naturally; but also I think we could include groups and music that were directly influenced by the Byrds, or Byrds alumnae. Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons, the Flying Burrito Bros., the Desert Rose Band; certainly David Crosby and his music belongs in this forum, as well.

Topics covering the Byrds' influence on the current state of country rock/folk rock generally also belong here, I think.

Long live jangle and chime.

JimK

Well done, Jim, I knew you could get this role!

jimk wrote:Thanks. I hope there will be some interesting discussions about the Byrds, of course, and Roger, naturally; but also I think we could include groups and music that were directly influenced by the Byrds, or Byrds alumnae. Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons, the Flying Burrito Bros., the Desert Rose Band; certainly David Crosby and his music belongs in this forum, as well.

JimK

All good points, JIm. And lets not forgot one of the oft overlooked original members of the Byrds, Gene Clark. His song writing contributions made the others stand up and take notice.If you look back on the early material, it's striking to see how many songs Clark composed the Byrds recorded.

Gene Clark...absolutely!

JimK

If its not too late to say congratulations... glad to see you in charge of this Byrds nest, as you have displayed extensive knowledge of this great band.
Regards
Rich F.

8mileshigher wrote:If its not too late to say congratulations... glad to see you in charge of this Byrds nest, as you have displayed extensive knowledge of this great band.

+1
Sorry I'm so late, Jim. Congrats!!

Nah, never too late, Joey. Thanks.

JimK