Gram Parsons
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| Born | Ingram Cecil Connor III November 5, 1946 Winter Haven, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 1973 (aged 26) Joshua Tree, California, U.S. |
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| Children | Polly Parsons |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist |
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| Years active | 1963–1973 |
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| Website | gramparsons |
Ingram Cecil Connor III (November 5, 1946 – September 19, 1973), known professionally as Gram Parsons, was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. He recorded with the International Submarine Band, the Byrds, and the Flying Burrito Brothers, popularizing what he called "Cosmic American Music", a hybrid of country, rhythm and blues, soul, folk, and rock. He has been credited with helping to found the country rock and alt-country genres and received a ranking of No. 87 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.