The Flying Burrito Brothers
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The Flying Burrito Brothers was an early Country rock band. Their best released album was The Gilded Palace of Sin. The band helped forged the connection between rock and country.
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[edit] About
The Flying Burrito Brothers were a group of Los Angeles Musicians who gathered together to jam. There founding members were Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman joined by Chris Ethridge and Pete Kleinow.
The groups first album was The Gilded Palace of Sin which was released in 1969. The album sold only 40,000 copies. Before they released their second album, Chris left the band and was replaced by Bernie Leadon and they also hired Michael Clarke as their permanent drummer.
Their second album was released in 1970. After the released, Gram left the band and was replaced by Rick Robers. a local Californian songwriter.
In 1971, their self-titled album was released. After the released Pete and Bernie left the band and were replaced by Al Perkins and Roger Bush, they also added Kenny Wertz to be their guitarist and Byrone Berline.In 1972, the members decided to parted ways. In 1975, a new version of The Flying Brothers were formed by Pete and Chris. The duo recruited Floyd Gilbeau and Scott Hill, they also got Gene Parsons. They released their album Flying Again on that same year. Chris left the group after the released of the said album. He was replaced by Skip Battin.
In 1988, the group split a part again, although they reunite occasionally for tours. Gram Parsons died on September 19, 1973. Pete died last January 6, 2007.
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 1969 A&M |
 1970 A&M |
 1971 A&M |
 1972 A&M |
 1974 Ariola |
 1975 Columbia |
 1976 CBS |
 1981 Curb |
 1982 Curb |
 1985 Relix |
 1990 Disky |
 1994 One Way |
 1997 American Harvest |
 1999 Relix |
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| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | The Train Song | A&M |
| 1970 | If You Gotta Go, Go Now | A&M |
| 197O | Older Guys | A&M |
| 1970 | Tried So Hard | A&M |
| 1971 | Colorado | A&M |
| 1971 | Man In The Fog | A&M |
| 1975 | Building Fires | A&M |
| 1976 | Big Bayou | A&M |
| 1976 | Bon Soir Blues | A&M |
| 1979 | White Line Fever | A&M |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Honky Tonk Heaven | Ariola |
| June 1974 | Close Up The Honky Tonks | A&M |
| 1975 | Live In Amtersdam | Bumble |
| 1978 | Live From Tokyo | Regency |
| 1986 | Live From Europe | Relix |
| March 1987 | Dim Lights, Thick Smoke and Loud, Loud Music | Edsel |
| 1990 | Hollywood Nights 1979-1982 | Magnum |
| 1993 | Live | Castle |
| March 19, 1993 | Concert Collection: Coast to Coast | Sound Solutions |
| August 29, 1995 | Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers [Relix] | Relix |
| 1995 | Sin City | Relix |
| December 12, 1995 | Red Album: Live Studio Party in Hollywood | Sundown |
| January 23, 1996 | Doube Barrel | Magnum America |
| 1996 | Out of The Blue | A&M |
| May 21, 1996 | Live at The Cannary | Magnum America |
| 1997 | Live in Europe | Summit |
| September 1, 1998 | Too Much Honky Tonkin': 1979-1982 | Country Stars |
| January 5, 1999 | Masters | Cleopatra |
| May 30, 2000 | Gold Collection | Fine Tune |
| April 18, 2000 | Hot Burritos! The Flying Burrito Brothers Anthology 1969-1972 | A&M |
| June 19, 2001 | 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers | A&M |
| May 15, 2001 | Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers [Curb] | Curb Special Markets |
| February 12, 2002 | Honky Tonkin' | One Way |
| May 28, 2002 | Red Album: Live Studio Party in Hollywood | Shiloh |
| July 16, 2002 | Sin City: The Very Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers | Universal |
| October 7, 2003 | Members Edition | United Multi License |
| February 1, 2005 | Collection | Spectrum Music |
| June 27, 2006 | Flying Again | Acadia |
