Gram Parsons

Gram Parsons (November 5, 1946 – September 19, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist born Ingram Cecil Connor, III. A solo artist as well as a member of The International Submarine Band, The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, he is best known for a series of recordings which anticipate the country rock of the 1970s and the alt-country movement that began in the 80s. Parsons was a close friend of Keith Richards and is also credited for turning the Rolling Stones onto country music in their 'Let it Bleed'-era.

Influenced by: Hank Williams, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard

Active:

1960s-1973

Scene:

Los Angeles/Bakersfield country rock scene

Side projects

• The International Submarine Band
• The Byrds
• The Flying Burrito Brothers

• Emmylou HarrisThu, Oct 1
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• Jackson BrowneThu, Oct 1
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• Lucinda WilliamsThu, Jul 23
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• Livingston TaylorWed, Oct 28
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• John FogertyTue, Sep 15
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• Patty GriffinFri, Jul 31
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• Stacey EarleThu, Oct 1
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• James TaylorSun, Aug 30
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