The Byrds were a massively influential group whose legacy has faded somewhat over the years, at least in part due to a steady turnover of members and their exploration of a variety of styles.

Shows focused on rock history are linking places, people and phenomena in ways that are truly surprising, Narayan says.

Byrds (cut after their departure), but it just ... Hopkins’ keyboarding seems like a capsule history of techniques from high-church-chorale organ to ricky-tick rock and roll.