Chris Ethridge

Bassist

Birthday February 10, 1947

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Missouri

DEATH DATE Apr 23, 2012 (65)

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About

Bassist and founding member of the country rock band the Flying Burrito Brothers and who has also worked with artists like Nancy Sinatra.

Before Fame

He met his future bandmate Gram Parsons in Los Angeles where both were inspired by the melding of bluegrass, folk, and pop genres.

Trivia

He worked as a prolific session musician, recording with Linda Ronstadt and Leon Russell, among others.

Family Life

He and his wife Karen Sure had two sons.

Associated With

He toured as part of Willie Nelson's band for about eight years.