| When
the Byrds were finally laid to rest by Roger McGuinn, the obvious
next step was a solo career for the man whose gravelly voice, 12-string
guitar leads and unerring sense of musical taste had been synonymous
with the band he'd founded almost a decade earlier. McGuinn's self-titled
1973 solo debut--with stirring guest appearances from Bob Dylan
and Charles Lloyd--was a relentlessly eclectic joy from top to bottom,
drawing stirring inspiration from all eras of the Byrds' storied
career. 1974's Peace On You found CSN&Y producer Bill
Halverson giving a thoroughly '70s sheen to an album whose highlights
included the saucy Charlie Rich-penned title song and "Gate
Of Horn," a heartfelt McGuinn/Jacques Levy tribute to the legendary
Chicago folk club. Here they are, tickets ready please, for stops
one and two of the ongoing, ever-fascinating solo career of Roger
McGuinn. |
