The Story Behind: Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel, Ep 184

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Gram Parsons had a dream of creating and popularizing cosmic american music: a mix of country, rock, and Americana. After a stint in The Byrds he began his solo career strong and had a follow up album (Grievous Angel) in the can, but died tragically before it could see release. The boys discuss tasty pedal steel licks, under-rehearsed yet somehow perfect harmonies, and funeral pacts with outlaw biker pals. Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Special Thanks to our guest complainer Scott - drummer for Arby's-rock outfit Ghostbeef - check them out here: https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/ghostbeef Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5auOs5sLKsUO9KyN55SCCs?si=4ffd3720034041da Listen to Grievous Angel here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6UQujMGmR5MbFsML9amCuN?si=F4Dw42qVTiOr9dhwclo9Bg Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Jurassic 5 - Power in Numbers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.