3 Things to Know About The Notorious Byrd Brothers Album Cover

The cover shows three band members standing beside a horse. David Crosby was reportedly upset by this detail.

Crosby was not included in the cover photo. He had left the band before the album was completed, and his absence on the cover likely fueled his frustration.

The horse itself was not the real issue. Crosby’s anger stemmed from being excluded from the band and the cover, not from the animal’s presence.