Gram Parsons
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Born: November 5, 1946 in Winter Haven, Florida, United States
- Died: September 19, 1973, Joshua Tree, California, United States
Biography
American singer-songwriter from Winter Haven, Florida, the founding figure of country rock. Gram Parsons reshaped *The Byrds* on 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' (1968), co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothers, and made two solo albums, 'GP' (1973) and 'Grievous Angel' (1974), with *Emmylou Harris*. He died in Joshua Tree in 1973, aged 26, leaving an influence far beyond his years. His songs joined country heartache to rock and soul rhythms.
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Gram Parsons Discography
- GP (1973) - Album - rated 3.82/5
- Grievous Angel (1974) - Album - rated 4.39/5
- GP / Grievous Angel (1990) - Compilation - rated 4.16/5
- Sacred Hearts & Fallen Angels: The Gram Parsons Anthology (2001) - Compilation - rated 4.28/5