Chris Hillman is a founding member of folk-rock pioneers The Byrds, country-rock rebels The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, Souther, Hillman & Furay, and The Desert Rose Band. H...view moreChris Hillman is a founding member of folk-rock pioneers The Byrds, country-rock rebels The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, Souther, Hillman & Furay, and The Desert Rose Band. He is a widely respected musical innovator and is regarded as one of the founding fathers of country-rock. Hillman continues to record and tour with longtime musical partner Herb Pedersen. He lives with his family near Santa Barbara, California.view less