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Mr. Tambourine Man: The Troubled Life and Musical Legacy of Gene Clark is the story of a pivotal figure in the evolution of popular music. A founding member of the Byrds, one of the 60s' most influential groups, Gene Clark pioneered several important genres, from folk-rock and psychedelic to country-rock. His leadership within the Byrds and his subsequent acclaim as both a solo artist and member of Dillard and Clark mark Clark as one of rock musics key innovators and visionaries. Yet his troubled life hampered his career at critical junctures, inhibiting what should have been one of popular musics greatest contributors. While revered by a new generation, his legacy remains clouded. Told through the personal recollections, insights, and reflections of those closest to Gene Clark throughout his life and career, Mr. Tambourine Man offers a rare glimpse into one of Americas greatest groups, the Byrds. Based on over 100 first-person interviews, the book features rare and previously unseen photographs.
Synopsis
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.