| Gram Parsons almost made the 27 club. Past member of the Byrds Gram formed "The Flying Burrito Brothers" with another former member Chris Hillman. After being "let go" by the Burritos Gram moved to France and spent time working with the Stone's on the "Exile on Main Street" record. Returning to the states he developed a relationship with Emmy Lou Harris and recorded two solo records. Gram died at 26 years old of alcohol and drug abuse. This is a tune from the Burrito's with Gram and Chris on vocals. |
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While a freshman in high school I discovered Rock & Roll. Oh I liked the Beatles and radio long before that but it was in the locker room of gym class that I discovered R&R. One of the cool Seniors was talking to a group of guy's about a record he liked. "Funk #49 is the coolest song ever and The James Gang are bad ass" he told his pals. Over hearing this I wondered what is Funk #49? He mentioned he heard it on WABX. I went home and found WABX on my radio and was captured. Soon I heard Funk #49and found out who the James Gang were. Of course they were led by Joe Walsh later of Eagles fame. We all have to start somewhere and Joe started in Akron with a band called the Measles. This is one of their first recordings While a freshman in high school I discovered Rock & Roll. Oh I liked the Beatles and radio long before that but it was in the locker room of gym class that I discovered R&R. One of the cool Seniors was talking to a group of guy's about a record he liked. "Funk #49 is the coolest song ever and The James Gang are bad ass" he told his pals. Over hearing this I wondered what is Funk #49? He mentioned he heard it on WABX. I went home and found WABX on my radio and was captured. Soon I heard Funk #49and found out who the James Gang were. Of course they were led by Joe Walsh later of Eagles fame. We all have to start somewhere and Joe started in Akron with a band called the Measles. This is one of their first recordings |
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