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Gram Parsons

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Born 05 November 1946. Died 19 September 1973.

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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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Albums releases

Release title Release date
Another Side of This Life: The Lost Recordings of Gram Parsons, 1965-1966 2000
GP / Grievous Angel 1990
Sleepless Nights 1976
Grievous Angel 1974
GP 1973
 

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  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

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