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Feb 16, 2012 · God's Own Singer provides a full account of Parsons' life, from his rich boy beginnings and early careers with the Shilos and his interest in folk, his time in the Byrds and Flying Burrito brothers, to his obsession with Keith Richards and his solo albums with Emmylou Harris.
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Jason Walker: Finding a publisher was completely accidental. For years, I sent out copies of the synopsis to publishers, who praised its pleasant tone and grammar. Finding a publisher willing to take a punt on a music biography, particularly of such an unknown artist, was proving to be difficult.
Gram Parsons died on September 19, 1973, in room eight of the Joshua Tree Inn, near Joshua Tree National Park. Encouraged by his road manager Phil Kaufman, Parsons again visited the park after completing his latest recording sessions. Earlier, he had confessed to Kaufman his wish to be cremated and his ashes scattered in the park in case he died.
Gram Parsons was a contradiction. Born into a wealthy Southern family he embraced country music, which was traditionally the preserve of poor whites. He was briefly a theology student at Harvard, but was to descend into a demonic world of drink and drugs whilst singing about the virtues of the Christian life.
Apr 21, 2012 · by Jason Walker (Author) 4.4 27 ratings. See all formats and editions. This book is the definitive biography of country star Gram Parsons and was published to very positive reviews in 2002, written by a fan who is also a successful musician in his own right.
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Feb 1, 2002 · Gram Parsons: God's Own Singer. $8.49. (27) Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Gram Parsons pushed the Byrds into country-rock territory on Sweethearts of the Rodeo, and then quit to form the acclaimed Flying Burrito Brothers. Parsons’ second solo record, Grievous Angel, is a haunting masterpiece of country soul.
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Gram Parsons: God's Own Singer Helter Skelter first published this biograghy of country singer Gram Parsons in 2002 to great critical acclaim (Uncut magazine made it their book of the month). This edition is revised and updated.
