Chris Hillman

Chris Hillman
Born: Dec 4, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA
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Genre: Country
Styles: Progressive Bluegrass, Country-Rock, Progressive Country
Biography: Along with frequent collaborator Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman was the key figure in the development of country-rock, virtually defining the genre through his seminal work with the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers. Hillman was born on December 4, 1944, in Los Angeles, where he grew up listening to ...Read full biography
Morning Sky
Released: 1982
Label: Sugar Hill
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A back-to-the-roots album (of sorts), Hillman has given up the bass in favor of the mandolin and acoustic guitar for this mostly acoustic album of other people's tunes. The band is made up of people with ...Read full review
The Hillmen
Released: 1971
Label: Sugar Hill
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The Hillmen, who started out as the Golden State Boys, were part of the emerging West Coast bluegrass scene during the early '60s, although this release seems to be their only recording together. Featuring ...Read full review
More Chris Hillman albums: Main Albums (10), Compilations (1)
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