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Chris Hillman

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Born 04 December 1944.

Biography

Christopher Hillman (born December 4, 1944, Los Angeles, California) was one of the original members of The Byrds in 1965 with Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, David Crosby, and Michael Clarke.

Along with frequent collaborator Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman was a key figure in the development of country rock, virtually defining the genre through his seminal work in The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, and later became the leader of the country act Desert Rose Band.

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
The Other Side 2005
Desert Rose 1984
Morning Sky n/a
Clear Sailin' n/a
Slippin' Away n/a
 

Credits

Role Artist Release
Vocal Desert Rose Band The Desert Rose Band
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