The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited: The Sequel [Hardcover]

Johnny Rogan (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 735 pages
• Publisher: Rogan House (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 095295401X
• ISBN-13: 978-0952954019
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #881,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Manna From Rock n' Roll Heaven, July 29, 2000

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Compton Roberts (Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited: The Sequel (Hardcover)

Johnny Rogan's "The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited: The Sequel" is really a third edition of his 10 year-old "Timeless Flight", but expanded to cover practically every release, re-release, death and newsworthy event concerning the former members of The Byrds in the ensuing years. It is exhaustive in its scope and can safely be called complete, at least until all of the original members are dead. Everything a Byrds fanatic or pop musicologist might want to know is covered in loving detail. The extensive interviews, many conducted first-hand by Rogan himself, are relevatory. His knowledge of the musical scene and social milieu of the 1960s California rock scene frames his biography effectively, adding a context in which this group's considerable achievements can be evaluated. There are many wonderful photographs of the group members, in glorious black and white, from every stage in their careers . Also, Rogan has included a thorough discography (including bootlegs and solo ventures), videography and a sessionography from 1965 to 1972. This isn't a biography about The Byrds and their nine year history, but a document of the lives and careers of the former members. In effect, it is the most comprehensive look at a rock group probably ever produced. Rogan's clinical eye for detail informs every aspect of his writing; I don't doubt the authenticity of his assertions or research. But, his actual writing style, though certainly lively, tends to gush at times, letting sentiment sway critical judgement. Sometimes, however, for an objective critic, he reveals too much of himself and his biases. Much of the time, though, his criticism is on the mark, especially if you are already familiar with the group's canon. I highly recommend this book and hope that Rogan lives to update it again in ten years. God knows that this underrated musical group deserves wider exposure in a world where a manufactured image holds more clout than talent or integrity.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, This IS The Story!, December 6, 2007

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PHILIP S WOLF (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited: The Sequel (Hardcover)

This huge book really gives a informative and well-researched take on the amazing story of America's greatest folk-rock band of the sixties and early seventies.

I will echo what the other reviewers have already stated and say that this book is a Great Read! If you want to gain insight to the lives of Roger McQuinn, Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Gene Clark & Michael Clarke this is the proper place to learn the whole story. The life of this band spans only seven years, (1965-1972) but this book continues in telling the story up through the early 1990's when Michael Clarke & Gene Clark, both passed away.

Again, if you are a fan of this band and want the details, this is THE book to own about The Byrds...Five Stars !!!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're interested in The Byrds..., April 26, 2000

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Terry Saundry (Keysborough, Vic, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited: The Sequel (Hardcover)

...you MUST track down a copy of this! Johnny Rogan is a Byrds fanatic and expert..no..THE expert and must have spent his youth as a fly on the wall of whatever building the Byrds were in! This edition is actually the third version of Rogan's bio. It's huge. It's definitive. It's brilliantly written. It's..er..out of print! Try the UK if you luck out here. TRACK IT DOWN!