Something Else! Interview: Gene Clark, co-founder of the Byrds
- 8:39 AM — May 22 —
- Source: Something Else!
May 24, 2012 marks the 21st anniversary of the passing of Byrds cofounder Gene Clark, whose early death couldn't overshadow a remarkable stint as the band's principal songwriter in the mid-1960s. Read More
News & Reviews: Grateful Fred’s welcome married music duo My Darling Clementine
- 5:29 AM — May 22 —
- Source: Southport Visiter - Southport - Merseyside - UK
TALENTED duo My Darling Clementine will be showcasing their music in Formby next month. Read More
Doug Dillard dead at age 75 from lung infection
- 10:49 AM — May 20 —
- Source: Reality TV World
Doug Dillard has died of a lung infection in Nashville, his family said. Read More
Pieces Of The Sky: The Legacy Of Gram Parsons
- 10:34 AM — May 18 —
- Source: Blogging Muses
Gram Parsons is often credited with the creation of country-rock, and his influence hovers over a huge cross section of songwriters and musicians today – from those who worked with him like Emmylou Harris and Chris Hillman, to modern rock and rollers like Ryan Adams and Jeff Tweedy. Read More
Tucson Folk Festival bursting with music
- 9:11 PM — May 2 —
- Source: The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ
The Tucson Folk Festival can be a little overwhelming. Read More
Bonnie Raitt to Receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Award
- 3:41 PM — May 1 —
- Source: Great American Country
As this year's honoree, Bonnie joins a distinguished list of previous recipients, which includes Gregg Allman , Wanda Jackson , Asleep at the Wheel , Jason & the Scorchers , Joe Ely , Alejandro Escovedo , Chris Hillman , Levon Helm and Emmylou Harris. Read More
Interview: Phil Madeira Joins Artists In Harmony For "Mercyland: Hymns For The Rest of Us"
- 2:33 PM — Apr 28 —
- Source: No Depression
Hymns For The Rest of Us , producer and writer Phil Madeira set out to create a recording that would gather a variety of artists, celebrating and expressing their collective belief in the importance of faith. Read More
Chris Ethridge, founding member of Flying Burrito Brothers, dies
- 9:13 PM — Apr 23 —
- Source: Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles CA
Members of the International Submarine Band chose a name for their new group that practically assured it would never rise above cult status. Read More
Biography
Along with frequent collaborator Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman was the key figure in the development of country-rock, virtually... Read the full Chris Hillman bio.



