Chris Hillman

Christopher Hillman (born December 4, 1944) is an American musician. He was the original bassist of the Byrds.

Chris Hillman
Hillman in 1972
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Hillman
Born (1944-12-04) December 4, 1944
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Bass
  • guitar
  • mandolin
  • vocals
Years active1960–present
Labels
Formerly of
  • Scottsville Squirrel Barkers
  • The Hillmen
  • The Byrds
  • The Flying Burrito Brothers
  • Manassas
  • Souther Hillman Furay Band
  • McGuinn, Clark & Hillman
  • The Desert Rose Band
Websitewww.chrishillman.com

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.

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