Album: Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons (1974)
Genre: Country Rock | Mood: Bittersweet
Format: Album

Description: Grievous Angel is the second solo album by Gram Parsons, compiled from summer 1973 sessions and released four months after his death from a heroin and alcohol overdose in September 1973.

Artist Background: Gram Parsons is the father of country-rock. With the International Submarine Band, the Byrds, and the Flying Burrito Brothers, the songwriter pioneered the concept of a rock band playing country music, and as a solo artist he moved even further into the country realm, blending the two genres to the point that they became indistinguishable from each other. While he was alive, Parsons was a cult figure that never sold many records but influenced countless fellow musicians, from the Rolling Ston... Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Country Rock movement. Known for Country style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Country Rock movement. Known for Country style.

Tags: Country Rock, Bittersweet, 1970s, Album

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Grievous Angel is the second solo album by Gram Parsons, compiled from summer 1973 sessions and released four months after his death from a heroin and alcohol overdose in September 1973.

Grievous Angel

Gram Parsons

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