The Flying Burrito Brothers

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  • The Flying Burrito Brothers were a country rock band formed by Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman after leaving The Byrds in 1969. The bands biggest success came with the release of their highly influential debut album, The Gilded Palace of Sin, in 1969.
  • Sound

    The Flying Burrito Brothers music contained elements of country, R&B, rock and soul. Gram Parsons dubbed this eclectic mix "Cosmic American Music."
  • Band Members

    The Flying Burrito Brothers went through numerous lineup changes over the years. Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman may be the most well known members of the group, but prominent musicians including Bernie Leadon who later helped form The Eagls, guitarist Clarence White, former Byrds drummer Michael Clarke, pedal steel guitarist Pete "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow, Skip Battin and Byron Beline all spent time in the Burritos.

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