Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sweetheart of the Rodeo
The Byrds co-founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Byrds album Sweetheart of the Rodeo with a special tour featuring country music legend Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives. The tour stopped by Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater on November 10, 2018, to entertain a crowd of excited fans of all ages. The album was performed in its entirety. As well as Sweetheart of the Rodeo, the artists performed other favorites from their long recording careers. Chris Hillman and Roger McGuinn Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Sweetheart of the Rodeo was the sixth album by The Byrds and was released on August 30, 1968. Recorded with Gram Parsons, Sweetheart of the Rodeo was the first major album to be called country rock. Although the album was not highly successful at the time of its release, today it is considered to be a highly influential part of country rock. ...