Dillard & Clark
Dillard & Clark was a short‑lived country‑rock duo from Los Angeles, formed in 1968 by Gene Clark, best known for his time with the Byrds, and Doug Dillard, a bluegrass banjo player. They were part of the late 1960s Southern California country‑rock scene, alongside bands like Poco and the Flying Burrito Brothers.
Their first album, The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark, came out in 1968 on A&M. Clark handled lead vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica, while Dillard played banjo and guitar. Bernie Leadon, David Jackson, and Don Beck filled out the band, with guests including Chris Hillman, Byron Berline, and Andy Belling. Most songs were written by Clark, Dillard, and Leadon, and drummer Michael Clarke helped with a few early live performances. The album is admired for its innovative blend of country rock and Americana.
In 1969 they released their second and final album, Through the Morning, Through the Night. Donna Washburn joined on guitar and vocals, and Bernie Leadon left in June to join Linda Ronstadt’s band the Corvettes, after Jeff Hanna had left the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Other members included Berline, Jackson, and Jon Corneal on drums, with guest appearances by Leadon, Hillman, and Sneaky Pete Kleinow on pedal steel. After this, Gene Clark returned to a solo career. Doug Dillard kept performing as Doug Dillard & The Expedition for a while before pursuing his own solo work. Byron Berline later formed the Country Gazette with Roger Bush.
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