finetune artist: Gram Parsons

Gram Parsons was one of the prime movers of country-rock. After forming one of the first country-rock groups, the International Submarine Band, he led the Byrds down a similar path on SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO before splitting with Byrd Chris Hillman to form the Flying Burrito Brothers. The Burritos combined a 1960s stoner/rocker sensibility with country roots and a touch of soul, cutting far deeper than most of the alt-country bands they inspired. In the early 1970s Parsons became a solo artist; his two studio albums GP and GRIEVOUS ANGEL are masterpieces that also kick-started the career of another progressive-country icon, his duet partner Emmylou Harris. Unfortunately, Parsons's long-standing substance abuse finally killed him in 1973 at the age of 26, a monumental waste of talent.

Listen to Gram Parsons at Finetune.

(2006) Rhino Hi-Five: Gram Parsons
(2006) The Complete Reprise Sessions
(2006) Rhino Hi-Five: Gram Parsons [Vol. 2]
(2005) Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels: Live 1973
(1990) GP/Grievous Angel

Love Hurts
Return of the Grievous Angel
In My Hour of Darkness
Streets of Baltimore
$1000 Wedding