Chris Hillman

Chris Hillman
Chris Hillman
	Hillman in 1972
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Hillman
Born	December 4, 1944; Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Folk; bluegrass; folk rock; rock; country rock; country;
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Bass; guitar; mandolin; vocals;
Years active	1960–present
Labels	Columbia; Sugar Hill; Asylum; A&M; Rounder;
Formerly of	Scottsville Squirrel Barkers; The Hillmen; The Byrds; The Flying Burrito Brothers; Manassas; Souther Hillman Furay Band; McGuinn, Clark & Hillman; The Desert Rose Band;
Website	www.chrishillman.com

Christopher Hillman (born December 4, 1944) is an American musician. He was the original bassist of the Byrds. With frequent collaborator Gram Parsons, Hillman was a key figure in the development of country rock, defining the genre through his work with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas and the country-rock group the Desert Rose Band. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 as a member of the Byrds.