

Whenever possible, we provide information that we have about copyright owners and related matters in the catalog records, finding aids and other texts that accompany collections. Permissions may additionally be required from holders of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights). There may also be content that is protected under the copyright or neighboring-rights laws of other nations. The written permission of the copyright owners in materials not in the public domain is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use or other statutory exemptions. Rights assessment is your responsibility. While the Library of Congress created most of the videos in this collection, they include copyrighted materials that the Library has permission from rightsholders to present. Hillman's latest album, "The Other Side," was a solo offering in 2006, including a country-tinted version of The Byrds 1966 single "Eight Miles High." His songs have been covered by artists such as Sheryl Crow, Beck, Rose Maddox and Emmylou Harris. Hillman is considered a notable artist across several genres, influencing country rock and roll, folk rock and pop music. They also garnered a number of awards from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. Returning to his bluegrass and country roots in 1987, Hillman joined the Desert Rose Band, which enjoyed a string of 16 top country hits. With the departure of David Crosby and Michael Clarke from the band in 1968, Hillman and his new partner Gram Parsons changed the Byrds' musical direction, helping to usher in a new era of music known as "country rock," when they recorded the album "Sweetheart of the Rodeo." Hillman's work with The Flying Burrito Brothers reflected the eclectic musical interests of a generation. Tambourine Man," was a huge international hit and marked the birth of the musical genre "folk rock." During the mid-1960s, The Byrds ranked as one of the most successful and influential American pop groups, recording a string of hits including "Eight Miles High," "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star" and "Turn! Turn! Turn!" The Byrds' first single, a cover of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Rock pioneer Chris Hillman talks about the craft of the songwriter and about his prolific career.Ĭhris Hillman began his career playing guitar and mandolin, later becoming a bass player, a songwriter and a vocalist.Rock Hall of Fame Guitarist Chris Hillman.
