He was one of the greatest guitarists in rock music history.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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He was a jazz drummer before he joined The Rascals.
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He helped shape rock n’ roll with hits including “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On.”
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He played on hits including “Black Water” and “Listen to the Music.”
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The Holland-Dozier-Holland team wrote hits like “Baby Love” and “Heat Wave.”
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Their single “Yakety Yak” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Gene Clark is known best for writing some of the Byrds’ finest work. On the 20th anniversary of his death, we take a look back…
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He played on such classics as Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” and The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’.”
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He helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats.
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He became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures with Atlantic.