Chris Hillman
American musician · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1944 · age 81
Christopher Hillman is an American musician. He was the original bassist of the Byrds.
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Roger McGuinn Bandmate in McGuinn, Clark & Hillman
Gene Clark Bandmate in McGuinn, Clark & Hillman
Al Perkins Bandmate in Manassas
Stephen Stills Bandmate in Manassas
Jim Gordon Bandmate in Souther-Hillman-Furay Band
Herb Pedersen Bandmate in The Desert Rose Band
John Jorgenson Bandmate in The Desert Rose Band
Bernie Leadon Duets: Ever Call Ready (1985)- David Mansfield Duets: Ever Call Ready (1985)
Jerry Scheff Duets: Ever Call Ready (1985)
Rick Roberts Chris produced She Is a Song (1973)
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About this person
With frequent collaborator Gram Parsons, Hillman was a key figure in the development of country rock, defining the genre through his work with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas and the country-rock group the Desert Rose Band. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 as a member of the Byrds.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1944 · age 81
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The same award as Chris
Robert CrayBoth received Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
Irma ThomasBoth received Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
Wanda JacksonBoth received Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
Alejandro EscovedoBoth received Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
Levon HelmBoth received Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for PerformanceDelbert McClintonBoth received Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance