Dillard and Clark
| Dillard & Clark | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Country rock, progressive bluegrass |
| Years active | 1968–1969 |
| Labels | A&M |
| Past members |
Gene Clark Doug Dillard |
Dillard & Clark was a country rock duo which featured ex-Byrds member Gene Clark and bluegrass banjo player Doug Dillard.
The group was formed in 1968, shortly after Clark departed the Byrds and Dillard left the Dillards. They were considered part of the Southern California country-rock scene in the late 60s, along with Poco, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Nesmith and the First National Band, Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band, and the latter-day Byrds.
Their first album The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark was released in 1968 on A&M. Personnel included Clark (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonic, Dillard (banjo, fiddle, guitar), Bernie Leadon (vocals, lead guitar, bass, banjo), David Jackson (bass), and Don Beck (mandolin, resonator guitar), Chris Hillman (mandolin), Byron Berline (fiddle), and Andy Belling (harpsichord). Most of the songs were written by Clark, Dillard, and Leadon. Drummer Michael Clarke assisted with live performances.
Their only other album Through the Morning, Through the Night was released in 1969. Donna Washburn (guitar, vocals) joined the group, but Bernie Leadon departed. The new lineup included Clark, Dillard, Washburn (guitar/vocals), Berline, Jackson, and Jon Corneal (drums). Leadon, Hillman, and Sneaky Pete Kleinow (pedal steel guitar) made guest appearances.
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