174. The Birds of Rock and Roll: The Hawks, Eagles, Ravens, Orioles, Larks, Penguins, Pelicans, Sparrows, Crows, Black Crows, Counting Crows, Wrens, Cardinals, Swallows, Robins, Falcons, Blue Jays, Meadowlarks, Flamingos, Yardbirds, Finches, Doves, Flock of Seagulls, Chicks, and, of course, The Byrds. “So You Want To Be A Rock and Roll Star”, is a tongue in cheek guide to R&R glory that was written by Christopher Hillman and Roger James McGuinn. The Byrds changed the spelling of the avian creature in response to the Beatles’ similar alteration.