#178 - Rarified Air - My Life as A Byrd, Burrito Brother

He was the original bassist and member of The Byrds, which in 1965 included Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, David Crosby, and Michael Clarke. With frequent collaborator Gram Parsons, Hillman was a key figure in developing country-rock, defining the genre through his work with The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, and the country-rock group The Desert Rose Band.

Chris has now written a book detailing his life in the music business, titled “Time Between My Life as A Byrd, Burrito Brother, and Beyond.”

#burritobrothers, #TheByrds, #Restless Heart, #Graham Parsons, #StephenStills, #DavidCrosby

• Co-Produced and Hosted (by the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender
• Co-Producer, Creator, and Technical Advisor (the man behind the curtain): Tom Sabella
• Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle
• Audio/Video Editor Mark Sabella Midnight Express Studio Olian, NY
• Marketing and Social Media: Kaitlin Fritts
• Executive Assistant to Bob and Tom (the one who keeps us on track and our schedules straight) Tammy Kowalski
• All Around Problem Solver: Connie Ribas
• Recorded at: The Bunker in Franklin, TN (except during the Covid 19 pandemic, then it’s pretty much done VIA Skype or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender’s living room… and there are a few).
• Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN
• Production Sound Design: Keith Stark
• Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson