MPR’s Chris Roberts presents a report on The Jayhawks, who have decided to stay together and embark down a new musical path with album, "Sound of Lies." Roberts interviews band members Gary Louris and Marc Perlman about that new musical journey.
For many followers of the "roots rock" or "Americana" music scene, The Jayhawks were country before country was cool. With their sweeping lyrics, pure harmonies and twangy melodies, the band drew almost unanimous praise from critics and their peers. When co-singer and songwriter Mark Olson left the band to pursue a solo career, The Jayhawks reached a crossroads. Should they break up, or continue, minus one of their primary figures?
Includes music clips of Jayhawks songs throughout segment.