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Gene Clark

Gene Clark was a singer and songwriter, one of folk rock's most influential musicians during the 1960s. He and Roger McGuinn founded the Byrds in 1964, and Clark was the group's primary songwriter for their first two albums. His work with Doug Dillard in the late 1960s and solo career in the early 1970s played a central role in developing country rock. These successes, however, were sometimes countermanded by Clark's demons. His fear of flying prevented him from touring regularly, and years of substance abuse would eventually destroy his health. He left a daunting legacy influencing alternative country artists during the 1990s and beyond.