Desperados #12 2024

John country rock aficionado and author John Einarson for another episode of Desperados where he explores the roots of country rock, the artists and the recordings that would have an impact on country, Americana and rock music. This episode features recordings by the likes of the countrified Byrds, Ian Matthews, an epic experimental track from Poco, a rare unreleased Dillard & Clark track, Michael Nesmith's First National Band, early Linda Ronstadt, a country & western classic from Marty Robbins, a honky tonk tune from George Jones best known for The Byrds cover of it, bluegrass from Chris Hillman's early group The Hillmen and more plus plenty of backstory.