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Gram Parsons
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Gram Parsons
Born
November 5, 1946 in Winter Haven, FL

Died
September 19, 1973

Years Active:
60s | 70s

Member of:
Flying Burrito Brothers

 
Gram Parsons is the father of country-rock. With the International Submarine Band, the Byrds, and the Flying Burrito Brothers, Parsons pioneered the concept of a rock band playing country music, and as a solo artist he moved even further into country music, blending the two genres to the point that they became indistinguishable from each other. While he was alive, Parsons was a cult figure that never sold many records, but influenced countless fellow musicians, from the Rollings Stones to the Byrds. ...
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Influences
Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson Merle Haggard Hank Williams The Beatles The Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan Johnny Cash Johnny Cash & June Carter Buddy Holly Buddy Holly & The Crickets

Formal Connections
Flying Burrito Brothers

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Harlan Howard Emmylou Harris George Jones George Jones & Tammy Wynette Tom T. Hall Chris Hillman Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen Peter Wolf

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