5 Facts About Gene Clark’s Brief Return to the Byrds

Gene Clark rejoined the Byrds for the sessions of The Notorious Byrd Brothers after leaving the band years earlier.
His return was short-lived, but he contributed to the album and appears on the final recordings.
The album is considered one of the Byrds’ most experimental works, and Clark’s presence added to its distinctive sound.
Clark’s departure from the band had been due to his fear of flying, which limited touring.
Despite the brief reunion, he did not stay with the Byrds long-term and left again soon after the sessions.

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