Sunday 23 September 2012

GP - Gram Parsons

Gram Parsons injected a bit of rock attitude to country music, or in his words 'Cosmic American Music'; being a mix of country, folk,blues and pop.

And as befitting a rock star approach, Gram died in a hotel room at the age of 26. Not content with that, even in death there was further controversy involving a stolen body and an impromptu cremation in the dessert.

This, his solo album, is a prime example of country-rock Parsons style. All are wonderfully played and support Gram's soulful voice, ably abetted by Emmylou Harris.

For those raised an a diet of rock music Gram Parsons version of country gave an acceptable in road into this strange and often misunderstood genre.

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