A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs cover image

Song 172, Hickory Wind by the Byrds: Part 3, The Parsons Tale

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

00:00

The Departure of Graham Parsons

This chapter explores the events leading up to Graham Parsons leaving the band, The Byrds, before their scheduled performance in South Africa. It discusses the differing views on playing in South Africa among musicians and the political motives behind the decision.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app