Mr. Tambourine Man

Mr. Tambourine Man. (The Life and Legacy of The Byrds Gene Clark) ** By Gene Clark. Book. Softcover. 339 pages. Backbeat Books #0879307935. Published by Backbeat Books.

Gene Clark soared to fame as a founding member and frontman of The Byrds, one of the most important and influential groups of the 60s. His songwriting with The Byrds and subsequent work as a solo artist and with Dillard & Clark mark him as one of rocks key innovators and a pioneer of folk-rock, psychedelia, and alt-country. Yet Clarks personal demons shadowed him throughout his life, and until now his legacy has been clouded in mystery. Told through the personal recollections of those closest to Clark, Mr. Tambourine Man offers a rare glimpse into his life and work, a revealing portrait of one of rocks greatest bands, and a cautionary tale of the pitfalls of fame. Endorsed by the Gene Clark estate, the book also features rare and previously unseen photos from family and friends.