The Birds—initially comprising members Ali McKenzie (vocals, harmonica), Ronnie
Wood (lead guitar, vocals), Tony Munroe (rhythm guitar, vocals), Kim Gardner
(bass, vocals), Bob Langham (drums)—were a short-lived and energetic British
rhythm and blues band active during the early 1960s London beat boom. Formed in
1964 in West London, they fused raw R&B energy with proto-psychedelic edge and
are best known today for launching the career of future Rolling Stones guitarist
Ronnie Wood. Originally called The Thunderbirds, they changed their name to
simply The Birds and quickly earned ...