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# Gene Clark

(1944–1991)   Guitarist   United States

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Gene Clark was a guitarist from the United States.

## Quick Facts About Gene Clark

Born November 17, 1944

Died May 24, 1991

Nationality United States

Profession Guitarist

Notable works An evaluation of potential short-term nuclear availability levels and associated electric utility alternate fuel use responses

## About Gene Clark

Harold Eugene Clark was an American singer-songwriter and founding member of the folk rock band the Byrds. He was the Byrds' principal songwriter between 1964 and early 1966, writing most of the band's best-known originals from this period, including "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better", "She Don't Care About Time", "Eight Miles High" and "Set You Free This Time".

## Awards & Honors

Kansas Music Hall of Fame

##  Quotes by Gene Clark

> [The actual writing of a song usually comes in the form of a realisation. I can't contrive a song.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gene-clark/the-actual-writing-of-a-song-usually-comes-in-the-form-of-a/)

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> [Zen, per se, is not just an art, it's not just a religion, it's a realisation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gene-clark/zen-per-se-is-not-just-an-art-it-s-not-just-a-religion-it-s-a/)

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