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Trippin The 60's: Barry McGuire with John York
Barry McGuire stepped into the public eye in 1962 on the Andy Williams Show as the gravelly voiced lead singer of The New Christy Minstrels. He launched his musical career with the million-sellers "Green Green" and "Green Back Dollar."
In 1965, at the heart of the peace movement, McGuire went solo. His growing awareness of social hypocrisy was expressed in his third hit "Eve of Destruction" which echoed around the world as an anthem of the times.
Three years later, Barry was cast as the male lead in the original Broadway production of "Hair." Once again his voice was heard proclaiming the ideals of a radical generation. Dick Clark says, "When world events collide with "Rock & Roll," you get Barry McGuire."
Over the last 57 years Barry has averaged around a 100 shows a year sharing the stage with everyone from Sammy Davis Jr, Andy Williams, Al Hirt, Jonathon Winters, Andy Griffith, Pete Fountain to Roger McGuinn, John and Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliott, Denny Doherty, Bob Gibson, The Rolling Stones, David Crosby, Gene Clark, Kenny Rogers.the list goes on and on. During these years Barry recorded more than 40 albums.
John York is best known for his work as a member of the legendary folk rock group, The Byrds. His vocal and instrumental talents have kept him in the company of such musical luminaries as Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Clarence White, Nicky Hopkins, Dr John, The Sir Douglas Quintet, The Mamas and Papas, Johnny Rivers, Lightnin' Hopkins, Rick Danko, The Band, and many, many others.
Recently, John has composed and recorded music and lyrics for Kim Fowley's "West Coast Revelation." The duet "Redneck Ninja" highlights John's creative partnership with acclaimed songwriter Patrick Brayer. He also composed music for the BBC production, "Byrds Under Review."
John is currently working with Barry McGuire in Barry's new show, "Trippin' The Sixties."
"Trippin' The Sixties" is not a "cover" show. It starts where Barry started; writing and recording his first Gold record "Green Green" with The New Christy Minstrels. Then come all the stories about the people and songs of the '60s, people he hung out with, people he recorded, partied and performed with. It's a handclapping, foot-stomping, high-energy, sing-along show that never fails to take the audience on an emotional rollercoaster ride, leaving them spinning, weeping, laughing, dancing, and coming back night after night for more.
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LocationRogue Valley Unitarian Fellowship (View)
87 4th St. (at C St.)
Ashland, OR 97520
United States
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