Full Description
This book is the definitive biography of country star Gram Parsons, and was published to very positive reviews in 2002 by Helter Skelter. Parsons was a contradiction in some respects. Most country stars are born in poverty, but Parsons was born to a wealthy family. He briefly studied Theology at Harvard, but embarked on a life of drink and drugs that was to destroy him. He sold few records during his life, but his influence has been enormous even though he died at only 26. U2, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty and more are avowed fans of a man whose voice was truly that of God's Own Singer. This edition has been revised and updated and most importantly contains an exclusive interview with Michael Martin who, along with Phil Kaufman, stole Parsons' dead body and cremated it at the Joshua Tree in accordance with the singer's wishes. It really is a gripping read. The beautiful new cover is a painting by renowned artist and musician Jon Langford.
Contents
Thanks Introduction Ch 1 The Early Years Ch 2 Shilos! Red Coats Now to the Shilos Ch 3 Harvard A-Go-Go Ch 4 Growing Up With Country Ch 5 California Star Ch 6 Moderns Sounds in Country and Western Ch 7 The Travelling Palace of Sin Ch 8 Winestained Cowboys Ch 9 'My Deluxe Number..' Ch 10 Parsons Flying Solo Ch 11 Six Weeks on the Road Ch 12 Truckers, Kickers, Cowboy Angels Ch 13 Ascent of the Grievous Angel Notes and Sources Complete Bibliography of Books and Articles used Discography Chapter by Chapter
