Country Rock Thrives with Gene Clark and Flying Burrito Brothers for Record Store Day

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Country Rock Thrives with Gene Clark and Flying Burrito Brothers for Record Store Day

As a founding member of the Byrds, Gene Clark was folk rock royalty. Onstage, he usually stood center, leaning into his microphone while occasionally shaking a tambourine. Though his well-built physicality, near-bowl haircut and cool inscrutability instantly drew the eye. Clark’s real value to the Byrds was as a songwriter... As a founding member of the Byrds, Gene Clark was folk rock royalty. Onstage, he usually stood center, leaning into his m…