Former Byrds member John York - Live in Concert

JOHN YORK

John's vocal and instrumental talents have kept him in the company of such musical luminaries as internationally known group, The Byrds of which he was a member with Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Clarence White - and also Nicky Hopkins, and Gene Parsons. He was a member of The Sir Douglas Quintet with Dr. John and Doug Sahm and toured with The Mamas and Papas. John played bass for Johnny Rivers, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and has also played with Rick Danko and Richard Manuel (The Band) as well as performing with many other great well known musicians over the years.

After The Byrds, he went on to play with fellow Byrd, Gene Clark and has maintained a lengthy career as a guitarist and bass player, Since the 1980s he has worked with artists including Chris Darrow, Carla Olson, and Barry McGuire among others. He sings in a rich emotional voice and favors the 12 string guitar. John sings Byrds songs, Dylan songs, classic songs from the past with some from The Beatles and The Band, and his own compositions, for his continually growing following of new fans.

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