A small note from David Crosby helped shape the trajectory of the Byrds and Bob Dylan's careers and form a whole new genre.

Byrds guitarist Roger McGuinn was the third person to ever own a Rickenbacker 12-string, following George Harrison – and his timely purchase would completely transform the Dylan song, and the band's e ...

Bob Dylan performed his first major gig in New York City on April 11, 1961, and included the experience on his 1962 debut album.