The Flying Burrito Brothers
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1968 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active: 1968 - present
Biography
The Flying Burrito Brothers are a pioneering American country rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1968 by former *Byrds* members Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman. Their debut, 'The Gilded Palace of Sin' (1969), released by #A&M Records#, fused country, soul and rock into Parsons' vision of Cosmic American Music and became a cornerstone of the genre, influencing generations of Americana and alternative country artists, among them the *Eagles*, co-founded by former Burrito Bernie Leadon. Despite constant lineup changes and modest sales, the band continued through revivals led by 'Sneaky' Pete Kleinow, Gib Guilbeau and John Beland, and its lineage survives as the Burrito Brothers.
Genres
The Flying Burrito Brothers Discography
- The Gilded Palace of Sin (1969) - Album - rated 4.22/5
- Burrito Deluxe (1970) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Hot Burritos!: Anthology 1969-1972 (2000) - Compilation - rated 4.11/5
- Sin City: The Very Best of The Flying Burrito Brothers (2002) - Compilation
Members
- Gram Parsons - vocals, guitar, piano (1968–1970)
- Chris Hillman - vocals, guitar, bass, mandolin (1968–1971)
- 'Sneaky' Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar (1968–1971; 1974–1981; 1984–1997)
- Chris Ethridge - bass, piano (1968–1969; 1974–1976; 1993–1993)
- Michael Clarke - drums (1969–1971)
- Bernie Leadon - guitar, banjo, vocals (1969–1971)
- Joel Scott Hill - guitar, vocals (1974–1977)
- Gib Guilbeau - guitar, fiddle, vocals (1974–1984; 1986–1997)
- Gene Parsons - drums, vocals, guitar (1974–1976)
- John Beland - guitar, vocals (1979–1984; 1986–1987; 1989–2000)
- Rick Lonow - drums (1989–1994)
- Larry Patton - bass, vocals (1989–1990; 1996–2000)
- Gary Kubal - drums (1990–1990; 1994–2000)