September 04
Gary Duncan
September 4, 1946 – June 29, 2019
Gary Duncan was born with the name Gary Ray Grubb and became a vital part of Quicksilver Messenger Service as a guitarist and singer. He helped shape the unique twin-guitar sound of the group when they released their self-titled debut album in 1968. He played on the highly praised follow-up live album called Happy Trails in 1969 before briefly leaving the lineup.
He returned to the group in 1970 to record more albums including Just for Love and What About Me. He remained a constant force in the band as their musical style shifted over the next few years. He kept the project going through a final studio album in 1975 and continued performing with versions of the group until 1996.
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Greg Elmore
September 4, 1946 – March 29, 2026
Greg Elmore became the steady drummer for Quicksilver Messenger Service in 1965 and anchored their rhythm section for over a decade. He played on the group's self-titled debut album in 1968 and their famous live record Happy Trails in 1969. While other members frequently left and rejoined, he remained the only constant instrumentalist through every single lineup change.
He tracked drums on their final studio album Solid Silver in 1975 before the original group dissolved internally. He then joined his longtime bandmate Gary Duncan to play in a new touring version of the group from 1975 until 1979.
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Gene Parsons
September 4, 1944
Gene Parsons entered the lineup of The Byrds as their new drummer in 1968. He played on major albums with the group including Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde in 1969 and Untitled in 1970. He also contributed vocal parts, played the banjo, and used his guitar talents during his four years with the band. He left the group in 1972.
He released his first solo album called Kindling in 1973. He then joined The Flying Burrito Brothers in 1975 and played on their Flying Again record that same year. He stayed with that group until 1978 and later formed a musical duo with Gib Guilbeau in 1979.
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