Orpheus
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Orpheus

The band Orpheus formed in Los Angeles in 1966 with Jim McGuinn on lead vocals and guitar, Gene Clark on harmony vocals and guitar, and David Crosby on...

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The band Orpheus formed in Los Angeles in 1966 with Jim McGuinn on lead vocals and guitar, Gene Clark on harmony vocals and guitar, and David Crosby on harmony vocals and guitar. They were later joined by Chris Hillman on bass and Michael Clarke on drums. Their song 'For All It's Worth' became known during the 1960s.

Orpheus released one self-titled album in 1967. Gene Clark and David Crosby left the band in 1967, and McGuinn and Hillman continued with new members. In 1968, McGuinn changed the band's name to The Byrds.

Their album included tracks like 'For All It's Worth,' 'Heading for the Winter,' and 'Go Back Home.' Other songs from their catalog include 'A Thousand Times,' 'Common Enemy,' 'Creed Of Ulfilas,' and 'Face Of Vengeance.'

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