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Barry McGuire (born October 15, 1935) is an American singer-songwriter primarily known for his 1965 hit "Eve of Destruction". He later pioneered as a singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music.
Learn about Barry McGuire's life, from his childhood in Oklahoma to his folk music career in California. Discover how he met Peggy Lee, recorded his first song, and became a star with "Eve of Destruction".
Jun 26, 2022 · Barry McGuire Speaks Again 57 Years Later. A couple weeks ago, on a Sunday night, looking for something on the TV Guide of my television, I saw an upcoming program listed on PBS that was first made in 2015 featuring many of the Folk groups and their songs of the 1960s.
Aug 15, 2017 · "Eve of Destruction" is a protest song written by P. F. Sloan in mid-1964.[ Several artists have recorded it, but the best-known recording was by Barry McGui...
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Mar 10, 2013 · Barry McGuire recorded the track in July 1965. It was released by Dunhill Records and was an instant hit reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September of that year. Like us on Facebook ...
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Barry McGuire has led an incredible life, to say the least. Born in 1935, and having a music career that has lasted over four decades, there is much to tell. We won't try to tell it all here on the website. We will hit the highlights and tell some interesting stories along the way.
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Barry McGuire (1930-2023) was an American actor who appeared in TV shows such as Target, The Silent Service and Perry Mason. He also created a thriving artistic community in Elk Falls, Kansas, and died on his 93rd birthday.
