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Flying Burrito Brothers guitarist dies

'Sneaky' Pete Kleinow passes away at 72

  • Jan 9, 2007

KNOXVILLE READY FOR THE COUNTRY!

Johnny Knoxville will star as the alt-country figurehead's tour manager...

  • Oct 29, 2002

THE GRAM PARSONS PROJECT

The star died near his beloved National Park, and fans of the country rock pioneer are keen for him to be honoured...

  • Jul 26, 2001

GRAM...ER, WE LOVE YOU!

It's a labour of love for Chris Robinson...

  • Jan 19, 2001

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Flying Burrito Brothers - Christine's Tune

Flying Burrito Brothers - Christine's Tune (03:00)

Artist: Flying Burrito Brothers Song: Christine's Tune Album: The Gilded Palace of Sin (1969) Gram Parsons Chris Hillman "Sneaky" Pete Kleinow Chris Ethridge ... flying burrito brothers christines tune gram parsons

Gram Parsons - Hickory Wind - Byrds

Gram Parsons - Hickory Wind - Byrds (03:34)

Playing with the Byrds, Gram found Chris Hillman, together they formed the Flying Burrito Brothers. There is another version of this song sung by Jim McGuinn on the Sweetheart of the Rodeo LP. In South Carolina,...

Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris - In My Hour of Darkness

Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris - In My Hour of Darkness (03:41)

One verse in particular with this song seems to hold true of Gram himself. During his short lifetime, he never got the credit he deserved. Another young man safely strummed his silver string guitar And he played to...

Flying Burrito Brothers - Sin City

Flying Burrito Brothers - Sin City (04:11)

Artist: Flying Burrito Brothers Song: Sin City Album: The Gilded Palace of Sin (1969) Gram Parsons Chris Hillman "Sneaky" Pete Kleinow Chris Ethridge ... flying burrito brothers gram parsons sin city

"Gram Parsons: Fallen Angel" trailer

"Gram Parsons: Fallen Angel" trailer (02:22)

The acclaimed documentary provides a revealing account of Gram Parsons' life. "Gram Parson: Fallen Angel" retraces Parsons' early days as a musician and his rise as a country-rock icon to his tragic death at the age...

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Gram Parsons Biography

Gram Parsons (November 5, 1946 - September 19, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist. Parsons was a member of the International Submarine Band, The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. He was later a solo artist who recorded and performed duets with Emmylou Harris.

Parsons died of a drug overdose at the age of 26 in a hotel room in Joshua Tree, California. Since his death, he has been credited with helping to found both country rock and alt-country.

In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him #87 on their list of the 100 Most Influential Artists of All Time.

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Gram Parsons's Best Songs

  • 1. Love Hurts
  • 2. Brand New Heartache
  • 3. The Angels Rejoiced Last Night
  • 4. Sleepless Nights
  • 5. A Song for You
  • 6. Streets of Baltimore
  • 7. Still Feeling Blue
  • 8. She
  • 9. Return of the Grievous Angel
  • 10. We'll Sweep Out the Ashes in the Morning
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Gram Parsons Discography

Gram Parsons albums.

  • GP / Grievous Angel - 27/03/1990 (Reprise Records/US)
  • Sleepless Nights - (A & M Records/AU)
  • Grievous Angel - 01/1974 (Reprise Records/GB)
  • GP - 01/1973 (Reprise Records/US)

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