Gram Parsons Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Cecil Ingram Connor III (November 5, 1946 – September 19, 1973), known professionally as Gram Parsons, was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. Parsons is best known for his work within the country music genre; he also popularized what he called "Cosmic American Music", a hybrid of country, rhythm and blues, soul, folk, and rock. Besides recording as a solo artist, he also worked in several notable bands, including the International Submarine Band, The Byrds, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. His relatively short career is described by AllMusic as "enormously influential" for both country and rock, "blending the two genres to the point that they became indistinguishable from each other."Parsons was born in Winter Haven, Florida and developed an interest in country music while attending Harvard University. He founded the International Submarine Band in 1966, and after several months of delay their debut, Safe at Home, was released in 1968, by which time the group had disbanded. Parsons joined The Byrds in early 1968, and played a pivotal role in the making of the seminal Sweetheart of the Rodeo album. After leaving the group in late 1968, Parsons and fellow Byrd Chris Hillman formed The Flying Burrito Brothers in 1969, releasing their debut, The Gilded Palace of Sin, the same year. The album was well received but failed commercially; after a sloppy cross-country tour, they hastily recorded Burrito Deluxe. Parsons was fired from the band before its release in early 1970. He soon signed with A&M Records, but after several unproductive sessions he canceled his intended solo debut in early 1971. Parsons moved to France, where he lived for a short period at Villa Nellcôte with friend Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. Returning to America, Parsons befriended Emmylou Harris, who assisted him on vocals for his first solo record, GP, released in 1973. Although it received enthusiastic reviews, the release failed to chart; his next album, Grievous Angel met with a similar reception, and peaked at number 195 on Billboard. Recreational drug abuse severely deteriorated his health, and he died in September 1973 at the age of 26.Since his death, Parsons has been recognized as an extremely influential artist, credited with helping to found both country rock and alt-country. His posthumous honors include the Americana Music Association "President's Award" for 2003, and a ranking at No. 87 on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time."
Full Name
Gram Parsons
Net Worth
$6 Million
Date Of Birth
November 5, 1946
Died
September 19, 1973, Joshua Tree, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Winter Haven, Florida, USA
Profession
Guitarist, Songwriter, Singer-songwriter, In My Hour of Darkness, Medley: Cash on the Barrelhead / Hickory Wind, Brass Buttons
Education
Bolles School, Harvard University, In My Hour of Darkness, Medley: Cash on the Barrelhead / Hickory Wind, Brass Buttons
Nationality
American
Spouse
Gretchen Parsons Carpenter
Children
Polly Parsons
Parents
Avis Connor, Ingram Cecil, In My Hour of Darkness, Medley: Cash on the Barrelhead / Hickory Wind, Brass Buttons
Siblings
Diane Parsons
Nicknames
Gram Parsons, Parsons, Gram
IMDB
Music Groups
The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, International Submarine Band, Delaney & Bonnie, In My Hour of Darkness, Medley: Cash on the Barrelhead / Hickory Wind, Brass Buttons
He was voted the 87th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone.
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Wrote the song 'Drug Store, Truck Drivin' Man' about country music DJ Ralph Emery.
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Has a daughter, Polly Parsons, born in August 1968 to his girlfriend Nancy Ross.
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Was briefly a member of The Byrds, but refused to tour South Africa with the group, citing his opposition to apartheid. He then left to form The Flying Burrito Brothers.
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His mother was a wealthy Florida citrus heiress
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Briefly attended Harvard University
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
War Dogs
2016
performer: "Ooh Las Vegas" / writer: "Ooh Las Vegas"
Limitless
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Judge
2014
performer: "Well Sweep Out The Ashes In The Morning"
Parenthood
2010
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Wristcutters: A Love Story
2006
performer: "A Song For You" / writer: "A Song For You"
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
2005
writer: "Ooh Las Vegas"
Elvis Costello and the Imposters: Live in Memphis
2005
Video documentary writer: "Wheels"
Grand Theft Parsons
2003
lyrics: "Thousand Dollar Wedding", "Return Of The Grievous Angel", "A Song For You" / music: "Thousand Dollar Wedding", "Return Of The Grievous Angel", "A Song For You" / performer: "Thousand Dollar Wedding", "Return Of The Grievous Angel", "A Song For You", "Love Hurts" / writer: "Hot Burrito #2"
Festival Express
2003
Documentary writer: "Lazy Day" - as G. Parsons
The Wire
2002
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Slaughter Rule
2002
writer: "Blue Eyes"
Jerry Maguire
1996
performer: "She" / writer: "She"
Heavy
1995
writer: "How Much I've Lied"
Bodies, Rest & Motion
1993
writer: "Hot Burrito #1", "Juanita", "Do You Know How It Feels"
