Grievous Angel: An Intimate Biography of Gram Parsons

There has never been a better time for a book on Gram Parsons. At the thirty-year anniversary of his death, his sound, a mix of country and rock 'n' roll, is absolutely everywhere. Popular musicians of today trace their inspiration to pick up a guitar to when they first heard his music. His songs and his style have had a lasting effect on the music of our time. Now, together with Parsons's daughter, Polly, Jessica Hundley has created an intimate and extensive biography that brings together never-before-seen photos and illustrations, unpublished letters, and in-depth interviews with some of the many artists whose work was shaped by Parsons, including Keith Richards, Emmylou Harris, Wilco, and Ryan Adams, among many others. Grievous Angel is the tribute that the legions of Parsons fans have been waiting for--a book that brings to life the story of the Southern boy who revolutionized the way music sounds.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 10/01/2005
ISBN: 9781560256731
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.57w x 0.66d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/05/2005 pg. 47
Library Journal 10/01/2005 pg. 78