歌手简介

简介：Currently working with Barry McGuire in "Trippin' The Sixties," John York is best known for his work as a member of the world-renowned Folk Rock/Country Rock group, the Byrds. John's vocal and instrumental talents have kept him in the company of such musical luminaries as Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Clarence White, Nicky Hopkins, Mac Rebenack (Dr. John,) Doug Sahm (The Sir Douglas Quintet,) The Mamas and Papas, Johnny Rivers, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel (The Band)……and many others. Continuing in the Byrds tradition, John York sings with a rich emotional voice and favors the 12 string guitar. His music is strongly rooted in America. John sings Byrds songs to keep his long-time fans happy, Dylan songs, classic songs from the past, and his own compositions for his growing following of new fans. In addition to several albums with the Byrds, “Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde,” “Ballad Of Easy Rider,” “Byrds Play Dylan,” “Byrds Greatest Hits vol 2,” “Byrds Box Set,” and many years of session work with other artists, John currently has 5 CD’s available. “Arigatou Baby,” “Claremont Dragon,” “Sacred Path Songs,” “Clan Mother Songs” (with Jamie Sams,) and “Koto” (with Yukiko Matsuyama.) Also recently released are “Byrds Live at the Fillmore,” “Family Tree” (with Skip Battin,) “Under The Silvery Moon” (Gene Clark,) “Cry” (with Gene Clark & Pat Robinson,). The TV show “The Place Where I Am Dreaming” featured John’s artistic collaboration with his wife, artist Sumi Foley. Recently, John has composed and recorded music for the lyrics of Kim Fowley on "West Coast Revelation." The duet "Redneck Ninja" highlights John's creative partnership with acclaimed songwriter Patrick Brayer.