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Born: November 20, 1917
The senior Senator from West Virginia and the longest-serving senator in U.S. history. Byrd is third in the line of presidential succession.

He's a rock and roll hall of famer who is passionate about going green, spreading his musical message and enjoying every minute of life. See how this Byrd is flying high.

For decades, Ken Hechler has served his country and witnessed the biggest moments in history. He interrogated Hitler's top commanders before Nuremberg, marched with Dr. King on Selma and taught alongside Einstein. Now 97, he's still making history.

"Eight Miles High" was The Byrds' third (and final) top 20 hit. But why were there two versions of the song? Why was it briefly banned from radio? And which famous musician's instrument is emulated in it? Byrds' co-founder Roger McGuinn reveals all.