re: Long haired hippie redneck freaks -- that is to say, Country-Rock

Compared to Gene Clark, cult figure Gram Parsons is a household name. Despite being a founding member of The Byrds, Clark (1945-1991) could never make a commercial breakthrough after leaving the band. His classic 1968 album with Doug Dillard (who died earlier this year), The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark, was a pioneering effort in the genre of country-rock.




Doug Dillard & Gene Clark:




Dillard & Clark - "There's A Train Leaves Here This Morning"

Dillard & Clark - "Why Not Your Baby"

Dillard & Clark - "Don't Let Me Down" Great Beatles cover

But The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark didn't sell, nor did Clark's solo albums of the 1970s, despite frequent moments of brilliance.

Gene Clark - "Spanish Guitar" Supposedly Bob Dylan told GC he "would have been proud to write this song"

Gene Clark - "Some Misunderstanding"

Gene Clark - "With Tomorrow"

Live video of a later classic

Gene Clark - "Hear the Wind"


RIP