Gram Parsons

Gram Parsons (November 5, 1946 – September 19, 1973) was born Ingram Cecil Connor III in Winter Haven, Florida to a wealthy family of fruit growers with extensive properties both there and in Waycross, Georgia, where he was raised. A singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist, he is best known for a series of recordings which anticipate the so-called country rock and alt-country movements of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Wary of labels, Parsons described his records as "Cosmic American Music." He died of a drug overdose at the age of 26.

Discography

• Safe at Home : International Submarine Band (1968)
• Sweetheart of the Rodeo : The Byrds (1968)
• The Gilded Palace of Sin : Flying Burrito Brothers (1969)
• Burrito Deluxe : Flying Burrito Brothers (1970)
• GP : Gram Parsons (1973)
• Grievous Angel : Gram Parsons (1974)
• Early Years (1963–1965) : Gram Parsons (1979)
• Live 1973 : Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels (1982)
• ' : Gram Parsons/Various (2001)
• The Complete Reprise Sessions : Gram Parsons (2005)