S1E5 THE BYRDS: KEVIN KELLEY Seasonal Migrations PART 3

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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