Barry McGuire

Born: Oct 15, 1935 in Oklahoma City, OK

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Biography: Along with Bob Dylan's emergence came countless other folk-based "protest singers" in the early to mid-'60s, including Barry McGuire. Born in Oklahoma City during 1935, McGuire had relocated to New York City and joined up with folk revivalists the New Christy Minstrels by the early '60s. He was anointed ...Read full biography

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Eve of Destruction

Released: 1965

Label: Universal Distribution

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"Eve of Destruction" was so present on the airwaves at its height in 1965 that as it ended play on one station, it would start up on another, a dominating hit single which charted higher than any protest ...Read full review

This Precious Time

Released: 1965

Label: Dunhill Compact Classics

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A real lost artifact, Barry McGuire's second album actually has quite a bit of historical significance. After his mega-hit, "Eve of Destruction," McGuire was set to do a follow-up album, complete with ...Read full review

More Barry McGuire albums: Main Albums (17), Compilations (13), Singles & EPs (1)

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