In the early 60's Clark joined forces with Jim McGuinn and David Crosby to form the Beefeaters. Their single Please Let me Love You was a flop. The group added Michael Clarke and Chris Hillman and became the Byrds.
Although Clark left the band in 1966, he was with them for the release of their first two albums, Mr Tambourine Man and Turn Turn, Turn, both of which were also number 1 singles for the band.
Clark returned to the group briefly in 1967, and again in 1973 when all the original members reunited to release a reunion album.
Other notable events for May 24:
-Elmore James, the hugely influential blues singer and slide guitarist died on May 24, 1963. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991
-Bob Dylan visited the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem on May 24, 1971 on his 30th birthday
-Clash drummer Nicky 'Topper' Headon left the group on May 24, 1982
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