Gene Parsons
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: September 4, 1944 in Morongo Valley, California, United States
- Active: 1944 - Present
Biography
Gene Parsons is an American drummer, banjoist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter best known for his tenure with *The Byrds* from 1968 to 1972. A key figure in the development of country rock, he was also a member of the pioneering group *Nashville West* and later joined *The Flying Burrito Brothers*. Along with his bandmate *Clarence White*, Parsons is the famed co-inventor of the B-Bender, a guitar mechanism that allows a player to emulate the sound of a pedal steel guitar. He has released several solo albums, including his 1973 debut 'Kindling' on #Warner Bros. Records#, showcasing his multi-instrumental talents and songwriting.
Gene Parsons Discography
- Kindling (1973) - Album - rated 3.52/5