S1E5 THE BYRDS: KEVIN KELLEY Seasonal Migrations PART 3

Echoes from the Canyons: A Retrospective Music Podcast

In this episode, Part 3 of Seasonal Migrations, Jimmi shares his memories of Kevin Kelley’s drumming and discusses the first few months of the new Byrds lineup, including Gram Parsons. The new foursome plays for Robert Kennedy’s Los Angeles rally shortly before he is assassinated. With the addition of Doug Dillard, who had played on the Sweetheart of the Rodeo sessions, the new Country Byrds head off to England and play a basement show with The Who, Queen, and The Rolling Stones in attendance. The Stones invite The Byrds on a night trip to visit Stonehenge, where Keith Richards and Gram become fast friends over lines and drinks in the limousine.

Some highlights from the show:

• 00:02:06 Kevin Kelley and his metronome
• 00:09:57 Gram Parsons doctor’s visit
• 00:13:04 Kevin and Gram in rehearsal
• 00:19:18 Euro tour preparations with Doug Dillard
• 00:24:55 The Country Byrds & Sweetheart of the Rodeo
• 00:28:19 Playing for Bobby Kennedy
• 00:33:04 The London Gig
• 00:36:48 The Ferry and Doug Dillard’s drinking
• 00:41:32 Stonehenge with the Rolling Stones
• 00:52:40 Show at the Grand Ole Opry & Ralph Emery

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