Gram Parsons
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About
Songwriter and guitarist best known for his time with The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers.
Before Fame
His passion for country music developed while he was a student at Harvard University and founded the International Submarine Band in 1966 whose only album, Safe at Home, came out after the group had split up.
Trivia
He was recognized as a key contributor in the blending of the country and rock genres.
Family Life
He endured his father's suicide and his mother's alcoholism as a child. He grew up with a little sister named Avis.
Associated With
He cited Elvis Presley as one of his earliest musical influences.
