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“I think pure country music includes rock and roll .. I've never been able to get into the further label of country-rock .. how can you define something like that ? - I just say this: It's music. Either it's good or it's bad; either you like it or you don't”

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Gram Parsons was an American singer-songwriter known for his unique country rock style and cross-genre musical contributions. Born on November 5, 1946, he tragically passed away on September 19, 1973. Parsons had a profound impact on the music industry and is considered one of the pioneers of country rock. more

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