Gram Parsons’ time on earth was brief but impactful. In his 26 years, Parsons was a gifted singer-songwriter who helped pioneer psychedelic rock through his work with the Byrds and other bands, along ...

The singer-songwriter passed away in 1973, and friends went out of their way to honor his wishes.

One might expect Gram Parsons’ extraordinary life to overshadow his music, 50 years after his death and its bizarre aftermath. Yet his artistry has ensured that he is remembered as arguably the ...

The Byrds are on the shortlist of great American bands. Between 1965 and 1973, the L.A.-based group released 12 albums — including classics like Mr. Tambourine Man, The Notorious Byrd Brothers, and ...

Of the many premature deaths from the wave of great ‘60s musicians, Gram Parsons is one of the most tragic. A deeply gifted singer and songwriter, he’s universally (if not entirely accurately) ...

American musician and country-rock pioneer Gram Parsons died of an accidental drug and alcohol overdose on September 19, 1973, at the age of 26. Parsons had found success as the brain behind turning ...

There's only so much Phil Kaufman will say about Gram Parsons these days. But 40 years ago, the man with a reputation as a rock star wrangler/road manager was among Parsons' inner circle of friends.

Parsons' daughter, Polly Parsons, and Amoeba co-founder Dave Prinz tell the tale of the tape — a superb set with Emmylou Harris that was released after 50 years for Record Store Day's Black Friday ...