Name: GP
Brand: Gram Parsons

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Catalogue number

2123-R

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2012-11-20

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Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

081227959531

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Gram Parsons

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Rhino

Gram Parsons was an American singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist, born on November 5, 1946 in Winter Haven, Florida. He is best known for his work within the country genre and his creation of Cosmic American Music by blending blues, folk, and rock. Parsons recorded as a solo artist and also played with notable bands such as The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Married to Gretchen Carpenter from 1971 until his untimely death at the age of 26 on September 19, 1973 in Joshua Tree, California due to an overdose of morphine and alcohol.

With a musical style that transcended traditional boundaries, Gram Parsons left a lasting impact on the music industry. His unique blend of genres created a sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. Alongside his successful solo career, he made significant contributions as a member of various renowned bands including The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. These collaborations showcased Parsons' versatility as an artist.

Influenced by artists like Gene Clark and Townes Van Zandt among others from the list of similar artists such as Doug Sahm and Levon Helm; Gram Parsons paved the way for future musicians seeking to break free from conventional musical constraints. Despite his tragically short life spanned only over two decades -

The late great Gram Parsons was well known for seizing control of whatever bands he happened to drift into, be it the Byrds or the Flying Burrito Brothers, so those that knew him - and his few fans - will have been unsurprised at his eventual solo career. Finding a worthwhile collaborator in Emmylou harris, his two solo albums are virtually flawless. gp, his solo debut, is simply a perfect country album. of its eleven tracks there isn't a bad one. the production is nashville-rich yet unfussy, the lyrics are vintage country without being cliched, and parsons and harris swoon and sigh together wonderfully. .

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