While still recording his album, Gene Clark started his next group, which he called FIREBYRDS. He was joined by Michael Clarke and the Andes brothers.

The group played concerts that were well received by the audience and the critics alike. They even played a version of the BEATLES song "She Loves You". Mark Andes had joined HEART after leaving FIREFALL and he was playing with the FIREBYRDS whenever HEART did not need him.

In the end Mark Andes had to leave the FIREBYRDS, as he had to play on a tour with HEART. He was replaced by Peter Oliva, who had already played in the KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN BAND and who had just left the GENE PARSONS BAND.

The group quickly discovered that they needed an additional guitarist to play even better. They visited a concert to see Tim Goodman and immediately hired him.

But just like Mark Andes before Tim Goodman had other commitments outside the group and when he had to record an album he had to leave again.

For Tim Goodman came Trace Harrill to play rhythm guitar and sing harmonies.

After the tour it looked as though the FIREBYRDS would break up.

Trace Harrill left and the other were looking forward to other jobs, when Michael Clarke made the proposal to invite Michael Hardwick to join the group. Michael Clarke had previously played with Michael Hardwick in the JERRY JEFF WALKER BAND. Michael Hardwick accepted the offer and the FIREBYRDS were ready to fly again.

Peter Oliva could not play all concerts of the FIREBYRDS who did two lengthy tours in America and in Canada.

When Peter Oliva was not able to play, Chris Ethridge helped out on bass.

Matt Andes left the group after a tour and he was replaced by Tim Conner. He was a banjo player, so the group changed its style a little bit, coming closer to the DILLARD & CLARK music.

Tim Conner did not stay long though. He was soon replaced by another guitar player.

Gene Clark were offered more concerts as a solo artist then for the group. In the end the FIREBYRDS were whoever was available. Sometimes they were a quartet and the next time there were even six musicians on stage.