Gram Parsons joins the Byrds

[@msoiseth3419]

Sweetheart of the Rodeo stands as one of the most important AND best country music albums ever made. A real landmark, it totally changed my mind about country music.

[@funforalgernon]

You gotta feel for Chris -- he clearly had to watch the long death of a good friend, co-writer, co-performer, bandmate...and Chris was a co-writer on so many great songs w/ Gram.

[@hoothootie2995]

Most people don't know it, and I didn't know it until many years later, but Gram Parsons was one of the best musicians that ever picked up a guitar and sang a country song, or any other kind of song for that matter. His music still lives on, 40 years later.

[@sherrysharp2467]

Oh yeah!

[@MrMusicguyma]

I don't agree with the superlatives. Gram did not sing on pitch. He was an average guitarist and he wrote some good songs. He was a rich kid who succumbed to drugs and alcohol, often irresponsibly not showing up for performances and leaving his bandmates of whatever band he was in to pick up the pieces. Clarence White who WAS one of the best musicians ever to pick a guitar, and a quiet guy, once threatened to kick the shit out of Gram for his onstage antics, look it up.

[@alan1james]

AGREE, and i'm still learning from him, such a genius...

[@margaretross9150]

@@MrMusicguyma Yes, and Gram apologized and they started working together.

[@dakotaspruell1083]

@@MrMusicguyma Gram sang on pitch when he was sober and when he was playing with the the Byrds he had not yet succumbed to drugs in the same way he had by the later years of the Flying Burrito Brothers. Roger McGuinn also completely chewed him out off any credit for the songs he wrote for Sweet Heart of the Rodeo. McGuinn agrees that Grams vocals were better on the songs he wanted to sing on and he cut them anyway because of his jealousy. Sweet Heart was almost entirely Grams idea and with it the birth of country rock. The original conception that the Byrds had of sweet heart of the Rodeo was nothing like what it became once Gram partnered up with the band and him and Holman started brainstorming.

[@powerplantplanetuniverse5945]

No joke ! I was singing Byrds songs with Chris Hillman in Zürich some years ago,we spend some time at the lake playing guitar and talking about how sad,weird and confusing the loss of Gram Parsons was ! After being with Keith Richards he completely changed...Keith was seducing him to take Heroin,because he had no compañon taking H with him,step after step Gram was sliding more down into addiction and he simply became to weak mentally and phisically to change his way...finally it cost his life ! Keith just went on doing his things,so he is not the kind of friend grieving too long. Chris Hillman was right,a true friend cares about the life and wealth of others ! They even stole his corpse to bury it in the desert,but they were so stoned and drugged they messed all up...after the family had to recover the few bones that were left in the middle of nowwhere,still frightened from what was happening ! Chris Hillman is one of the nicest rock musicians i ever had the pleasure to meet,and it was an awesome day,that i never forgot ! A righteous,smart and open minded man,much to rare in this world ! Thanks Chris :)

[@themersh4064]

Derry Down. A hole in the wall rec center in Winter Haven, FL. A way back in the day a teenager named Gram Parsons practiced his tunes and voice in that sweat box. It's now a historic site and rebuilt to host music and bands to this day. Thanks Gram!

[@fredquimbythe23rd]

I remember when 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' first came out. I could not believe what I was hearing. I was a great Byrds fan AND a big country music fan. I loved the LP; But as it was originally issued, G.Ps lead vocals had been removed from the LP and replaced by McGuinn singing lead. 'Sweetheart' was recorded at Columbia studios whilst G.P. was still under contract to LHI . The original mix with Gram's lead vocals was not issued until many years later, but all his tracks are now available.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Yep, same here. While I have high regard for Gram’s contributions, I prefer Roger’s lead vox because they’re more distinctive. I find Gram’s a bit bland or vanilla.

[@probono9341]

Gram was a pioneer and the principal architect in merging two musical cultures to forge what we regard today as “Country Rock”. He paved the way for The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, CCR, Allman Bros, Linda Ronstadt, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones (in some respects), Buffalo Springfield, Doobie Bros, CSNY, Alabama, POCO and countless other artists. He mishandled the South Africa situation. Instead of boycotting the trip, he could have sat down and written a song or two about the wrongs of apartheid while, at the same time, enabling the band to fulfill its contractural commitment. What good came from Gram’s decision to not make the trip and quit the Band in protest? Absolutely nothing. Instead, this became “the” turning point in his life where his vice’s began to get the best of him, leading to his eventual death. I truly regret that Gram failed to realize that he had the creative musical ability and skill to change the world by shining a light on the “apartheid policy” in SA to help us understand what was happening and to turn a negative situation into a positive one.

[@thomasrobinson182]

@@probono9341 What a load of honey. The Byrds, prior to Gram, who was covering Byrds material at the time, recorded country music in 1965, and what would be called country-rock in 1966 and 1967. Parsons bailed on the South African tour so he could hang out with Keith Richards. All of this is well documented.

[@andyinoregon]

Saw Chris and Herb Pedersen in concert a few years back. Hard to believe his fine singing voice was never featured in the early days of The Byrds.

[@margaretross9150]

Hillman was very young and shy when he started with the Byrds playing bass guitar. It took a long time for him to get enough confidence to sing, and he does have a fine voice. Even later with the Burritos Gram said he asked Chris to sing some lead vocals, but he refused. Maybe watching Gram, who loved hamming it up, helped Hillman to relax on stage.

[@andyinoregon]

@@margaretross9150 Appreciate the info. Having seen Chris fronting The Desert Rose Band, I'm sure glad he made that leap to center stage.

[@thomasrobinson182]

The other Byrds tried to get him to sing...this is why 'Satisfied Mind' is a group vocal effort.

[@doncochran4421]

I have been waiting for this part of the story, which fills in the gap I had of Gram Parsons career. I have been a huge fan of Gram Parsons since the early 70's. My company Monkey Puzzle Studios LLC produced a video on You Tube about Gram Parson's Derry Down, which tells us how he started a teen club in his home down of Winter Haven, FL and the great music venue it has been restored to today. The whole town pulled together to bring Gram's dream back to life and if you ever find yourself in Central Florida look up their web site to see who is on the bill during the time you are there, it is something you don't want to miss,. DR Cochran, Monkey Puzzle Studios LLC.

[@pattidiane]

I Love Gram! Thank you so much for this video!

[@gibb253]

I was in SA at the time and wrote quite a long piece for a British magazine called Zigzag about it. Carlos Bernal, the roadie, did not really play guitar and so they were effectively a trio, but they managed ok. I still remember McGuinn singing lead and backing choruses in "I'll feel a whole lot better"!

[@seaexpat]

Fascinating......got the DVD this came from. I think my folks and us kids were at Disneyland when Grevious Angel was being recorded.....closest I ever got to G.P.

[@clarkewi]

Sweetheart was the album my girlfriend and I fell in love to.

[@axewulf]

Hillman and Keith are two great no BS speakers about the real deal on what was going on. Nice to hear something besides heresay. This was an outstanding documentary. Thanks so much. Somewhat bizarre to see Gramham singing Mr. Spaceman but hey it was pioneer country rock.

[@thomasrobinson182]

Gram short for Ingram. Ingram Cecil Connor, later adopted by Bob Parsons.

[@falcon5467]

Gram Parsons getting involved with Keith Richards was getting himself into the fast lane of life without a brake pedal. Hindsight is 20/20 but that had disaster written all over it with drug usage and a lost sense of self-destruction.

[@tamrapandanelsonnelson2857]

Robert Cross how darest u! i havent lossed my sense of self-destruction...wadr

[@glitter-lk5dz]

@discorperted He shortened Ingram to Gram 'cause he was going to be a musician, as opposed to a businessman. And yes, depression and addiction were in his family tree.

[@keithelster8858]

@discorperted -- IIRC, his stepfather's name was Parsons, and Gram took that name after his mother remarried. I don't know if he ever was officially adopted. In any case, he was a great talent that he wasted on drugs and booze. Not unlike Hank Williams Sr.

[@folgore1]

Did he really started using and abusing drugs after hanging out with the Stones? Knowing what happened to his parents -- his biological mother and father -- I assumed that was the sad legacy of his family.

[@tosinkingfishercheeseburge8901]

Gram parsons he a really good guy

[@chrismiles8822]

Because he died so young, lucky Gram is forever young as an image to many people. HIGH, LONESOME COWBOY!

[@smwrbd]

Odd isnt it? As I get older 63, I think of that often about those who died young. No aches, no loneliness, no pains pains, etc.

[@margaretross9150]

@@smwrbd That's right for sure. To quote Bernie Leadon in his song about Gram, "My man's got it made, He's gone far beyond the pain, And we who must remain, Go on living just the same".

[@RH421939]

i love grams music i just wish he wasnt such a mess he was really one of a kind and there will never be another

[@lecagot2]

I loved the "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" album. I quit listening to Country music after Gram Parsons died.

[@RandallJonesey]

Thank God for Chris Hillman; sober, articulate and with a mind crisp clear. Whithout him this documentary (and it's a good one!), couldn't have been recorded in a meaningful way I think. Salute and Cheers Chris!

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Chris Hillman .... what a great guy and a great career!

[@kurt11110]

great video and fantastic history that helps keep the proper legacy of the byrds and the advent of country music coming into rock. thank you for this video.

[@30pupsik]

gram was the man and today not to many people even know his name

[@MarcosMarcos-ob2ik]

The Byrds: Michael Clarke, Gene Clark, Chris Hillman, David Crosby and Roger McGuinn... Gods in my life.

[@WillieBeard]

If Chris and Roger had any balls they would have followed Gram's lead. Great interview right up to the point he disrespected the Legend, Gram Parsons.

[@christopher9152]

As the key members of the Byrds--and established music veterans--they gave Gram a career lift and continued exploring new styles with him as they had done since their inception. As influential as Gram was, the Byrds were far more so, and Gram, by many accounts, had illusions of taking over the band. Roger was neither an idiot nor a saint, so the writing was clearly on the wall.

[@cobraristein]

Chris Hillman's bass lines are wonderful. Now that our guitarist picked up a Gibson SG 50th anniv. 12 string...we are learning Byrds tunes like crazy. Hillman was a huge contribution to the Byrd's sound. As far as Gram Parsons was in the mix later down the road... he self destructed and was a burden and high maintenance. Sometimes you have to let people, places and things go. They just aren't worth it. RIP Gram. Hey... read Keith's book. BTW... the SG sounds nicer that any Ric 330/12.

[@jonnyl5442]

The International Submarine band!

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Love these fellows Ghris, Roger and Gram

[@carlrudd1858]

Peter Buck couldn't tell from the album jacket that it was country? DER!

[@BipolarPics]

Good Point.

[@carlrudd1858]

Cool. Get DR.Byrd and MR Hyde too.

[@carlrudd1858]

The Dr.xMr. album is a nice blend...country and psychedelic. IMO and yes, Chestnut Mare is one awesome tune.

[@rasm0225]

+Carl Rudd Peter Buck must have downloaded it.

[@markoblazney6360]

+Carl Rudd peter smokes too much, with georgia on his mind….. never mind +

[@kingofthecatnap5422]

Oh well, i'm always late finding the good stuff on YT! Thanks!

[@avlisk]

Every time I listen to Sticky Fingers, I think of Gram. He wrote a great tune for the Stones.

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

So Jagger & Richards took the credit for Wild Horses?

[@steelblue1959]

I don't think that Chris was sore with Gram as they worked together later. The Flying Burrito Brothers was founded in 1968 on the West Coast of the United States by former The Byrds members Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman, as well as pianist and bassist Chris Ethridge and pedal steel guitarist Sneaky Pete Kleinow.

[@raponte1955]

Hickory wind is the best of the lot!!

[@islandguy911]

it made me sad to hear chris talk like he did at the end off his speach of gram, I really do think if he had grew up where gram did in the 50s and 60s he would have understood why gram didn't want any part off the show, just my opinion, yes I know there like assholes everyone has one off them too, but to grow up seeing the way the south still treated balck fokes, then he would see and understand grams choice. I sure as hell do.

[@nathanmarshallmusic]

Hillman claims it's about hanging with Keith, but Keith explains Gram's delima and he feels responsible for being the one who told him how South Africa was at the time. Gram was a great musician, i can understand why Chris is still sore about that, and his leaving the burrito's later.

[@pryan455]

i couldnt help but laugh at the end, "He didnt go to south africa not because of RACISM, he wanted to hang out with KIETH RICHARDS" he said it like an angry parent. I woulda chose keith too

[@strikefirst5650]

u have a choice. dont blame KR

[@THEScottCampbell]

Cecil begged his way into the Byrds and dropped out in the middle of a tour while lying to the public about his reasons.

[@fmmaj9noname332]

He said it like that because it was Keef who got Gram hooked on the heroin addiction that ended his life.

[@jjkcharlie]

Long Live Gram Parsons

[@BillyBogart]

He was already doing drugs long before 'Keef and he met. According to what I read his mother had a well stocked medicine cabinet. It's simple. It speaks to a "Satisfied Mind". Gram was born into the good life but the ones around him he still needed for guidance crumbled. His father killed himself with a hand gun. His mother killed herself with booze. This all happened before he was fully grown. If anything anyone who came back with his soul is still suffering.

[@tamrapandanelsonnelson2857]

Billy Bogart doubtful i dusagree cuz ppl can learn. the more life u live. the more oppurtunity to learn...ttyl i gotta go bathroom..

[@gregmonteiro1737]

That's cool he was introduced to the Stones and had the opportunity to hang out. or finish touring with the Byrds.

[@broncobrian2620]

Greg Monteiro Well , unfortunately Keith Richards turned Gram onto heroin. He came home got strung out and ODed. So the big "WHAT IF" he had gone on to S Africa and not spent so much time with Keith; would he be with us today? An unanswerable question!

[@jamesgreenldn]

+broncobrian The Stones said Gram had already tried heroin before meeting Keith and the rest of the Stones

[@johnsradios484]

A great LP . Sweetheart of the Rodeo was a great LP

[@MacDisel1]

Mick Jagger was jealous of the relationship Gram had with Keith

[@hushketty]

he didnt go to south africa because ,,,well, gram and a few choice others know why,,,he was a wise man,,,,he was and is still beatiful,,,

[@gibb253]

other who played included Cliff and the Shadows, Peter and Gordon, the Everly Brothers and Queen

[@electricslims]

Intresting and informative, thanks.

[@bandcouver]

It is bizarre to see Gram lip-syncing "Mr. Spaceman" as it was released before he joined the Byrds. ( David Crosby was still in the band then ) The clip used here for the song was obviously released much later. hahaha...Funny how the Byrds album before "Sweetheart..." ("Notorious Byrd Brothers") isn't mentioned. It's an amazing album which bridges their Folk Rock/Psychedelic material and their more Country direction.

[@wesmanshaw]

LOL! I'd never heard that angle on it! You can't really say Hillman is wrong though-he ought to know!

[@WhiteTrashGalDottie]

Oh, Chris, you didn't need to throw the shade at the end. Not nice, even if true, as he can't defend himself. We were all young and disingenuous once.

[@WhiteTrashGalDottie]

+The Walking Flier I'm American. Rape & murder are everyday here, mass murder so common it doesn't make national news much now. So I won't be casting those racist stones, thank you.

[@zenlikestate]

Well he couldn’t have been that mad about it since he worked with him later in the Flying Burrito Bros.

[@lmschultz2445]

Gram Parsons to me is like an American Syd Barrett.

[@seanreillyireland]

Sorry, but Syd had genius. Gene didn't. Period.

[@lmschultz2445]

I wasn't comparing any 'genius' the two may or may have not had. More of a - died/disappeared early thing. There is no denying Parsons musical contributions and influence.

[@seanreillyireland]

LM SCHULTZ I guess you could look at it like that.

[@MrMusicguyma]

Do you mean Gram Parsons? Gene Parsons (no relation) was the Byrds drummer. A different guy. Both Syd and Gram were great talents and were eventually drug casualties.

[@djtoona]

For Gram's input into the stories, listen to his last interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnOln6abmahsgMk

[@thevinylbird2269]

"The reason he did not go to South Africa was not because of a moral dilemma about racism" If you went anyway, after realizing what Apartheid is, then you obviously didn't care about the dilemma at all! Even if the excuse about Gram just wanting to be with Keith Richards is true, you still threw yourself under the bus as well!

[@blaise7900]

In the final interview he gave, Gram mentions that Hillman later apologized to him about going to South Africa and that Hillman admitted it was the wrong thing to do. By the sounds of it, it contributed to Hillman leaving the Byrds to start the Burritos with Gram. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnOln6abmahsgMk

[@elevatorsfan]

Africa would be really cool to see, but hanging out with KEEF RIFFHARD would be too good to pass up! Good choice Gram

[@pwreric]

Ditto. Sad Gram didn't make it. He was just getting started.

[@axewulf]

bandcouver I do agree that Notorious Byrd Brothers really does soften the bridge with Graham. At the time I loved Notorious but Found Sweetheart of the Rodeo really a hard pill to take at first (to be honest). You ain't going nowhere helped big time.

[@jojoheartspaypay]

Anyone ever stop to think..what would've happened had Gram not met Keith? I like the stones, but the answer's a total bummer...

[@patrickhunt8898]

There is always a way to rationalize our racism. "Consummate professional" is just another excuse.

[@RandomPlayIist]

@P. Hamilton It's true though.

[@30pupsik]

sweetheart of the rodeo was pretty much grams album.. gram was great.

[@erikamiller6497]

never knew Gram...but They were friends of mine....

[@cheesecakfatboy7229]

I like Chris hillman Ask Roger McGuinn I really love them Gram Parnsons

[@zackjacobson1987]

He looks like george harrison in the thumbnail

[@Wiganmaher]

I'm not sure Hillman's perspective of Parsons is entirely accurate with regards to South Africa. I cannot believe that the Byrds were so ignorant of apartheid, and neither was Parsons impetuous enough to refuse on the spot to travel there.

[@zenlikestate]

It’s too bad Parsons isn’t around to give his side of that South Africa story.

[@Byrds1967]

Some cool inside information.

[@rsdno]

GP died 40 years ago ,music and drugs go together Alcohol is a drug.,it is soo boring traveling town to town then waiting to go on in front of your fans(to methat is a real High) please ask Emmylou Harris ,Gram would want you to love ,why write hate (listen to the words to $1,000 Wedding ,there is so much music ,dont leave music with hate ,Thanks Chris Hillman Thank You All y'all

[@deborahsuewho]

I don't get what you get - "He was climbing a latter and we were the rungs..". Just tellin it his way.. Nooffense. I really try not to comment on other's comments, but its late and I thought this was very gentlemanly..

[@ojaioan]

WOW! GREAT POST...GREAT NEWS, THANKS!

[@tuffbunker1413]

Keith has a little apartheid in his own band! Darryl Jones joined 25 years ago and still isn't allowed in any photos.. lol...

[@flyingburritobro68]

Not of the band members as he isn’t one much like Lisa Fischer, Bernard Fowler, hell Chuck Levell has been with them since 1984 he’s not a member. Neither was Ian Stewart, Bobby Keyes, Nicky Hopkins. Nothing to do with race. The guy is a hired musician not a Rolling Stone

[@rdenovan1]

@@flyingburritobro68 you can contribute, but dont expect credit, glimmer twins policy!

[@christopher9152]

I love Keith's music, and I don't think there is any reason to think him a racist. However, I think he has been "Keith-first" in his outlook his entire life, which of course may have been integral to his success, but it likely didn't make him the kindest or most generous person in the room on many occasions.

[@thomasrobinson182]

@@tuffbunker1413 Hired hand support musician.

[@ojaioan]

WOW! GREAT POST...GREAT NEWS, THANKS!...ahahahaha all hail Keith Richards...TOOO!;)

[@whateverwhatever44]

I thought this was a picture of John Lennon and George Harrison in the related videos.

[@BipolarPics]

@2hamboigahs Did not Hillman leave The Byrds to follow Gram off into the sunset and were they not close friends in the FBB's?

[@THEScottCampbell]

Hillman had to slap Parsons around just to get him sober enough to go onstage and finally replaced him with Bernie Leadon (later of The Eagles).

[@MrAPilgrim]

It was a different time and Gram was young and stupid at times like EVERYBODY was and has been from time to time. And like Chris Hillman says-they had a contract and had to perform it.

[@ziblot1235]

Exactly right Chris. You put it into words. Gram brought the Byrds to a new world. All . of a sudden all of us long haired hippies realized we were country fans.Chris has such an insight into what happened. Of course he was there, and that helped. So sad that Gram died. It had to be an accident. A fellow Floridian, from central Fl. (Auburndale)

[@thomasrobinson182]

Actually The Byrds had recorded country music on the second album and what would be called country-rock on the third. He didn't reinvent the wheel.

[@darius595]

i didn't realize the Byrds played segregated South Africa. Good for Gram Parsons for taking a stand against a poor decision by the other members of the Byrds.

[@oest2029]

Probably harmed his career admittedly but proved pivotal in establishing a cultural boycott

[@dejordyball]

@Graysonhd I don't think so at all. He gives Gram his due, but he is just telling the truth.

[@sunspotpixie]

Pretty bold staement at the end there Chris. Not saying he is 100% wrong, because i have made some questionable trade-offs in my life, but hey, give the man his due-- he is in the grave.

[@rsdno]

Did anyone see GP in the 60s or early 70s ? GP and his and Emmylou's Albums think about Hillman ,Souther and Furay ,Chris's solos ,people definitely grow and sometimes shrink ,there was and is a white\powder that has ruined more groups and singers Alcohol is the worst drug even in country,I agree without Chris Hillman's huge heart \

[@keaton1895]

I understand the Parsons had problems but everybody has problems. He should have finished the tour.

[@PS987654321PS]

You have that opinion because you are a racist.

[@macandrewes]

I stayed there 3 wks ago myself

[@sandraleonard9969]

It is. So sad he wold have gone so far his voice was so pure I abount. He ne2 2h as t hhearalkid hi as interview and he was ttaling a bout when he telded about Waylon

[@smwrbd]

What?

[@borntoend94]

@angelflyn2low How can you compare them?

[@johnmilligan7595]

Gram was actually Ingram.

[@MrJimcarlton]

Ingram Cecil Parsons, formerly Ingram Cecil Connor. I knew him well.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

what is that suppposed to mean? I love Countr legends like Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins. etc. They were much more wholesome and polished than the sleazy Rock n' Rollers. They didnt do drugs either. They had class.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

7 years later to reply, but easy there big fella. The music biz has ALWAYS had more than its share of boozers, users, and broken lives.

[@sidgriffin813]

This clip steals me interviews I conducted 20 years ago for the BBC film, Gram Parsons-Fallen Angel. How shameful to steal this footage.

[@LindaCafaro]

I hope the BBC shows that film again, there are a lot of new fans of Gram that haven’t seen it

[@margaretross9150]

At least he gives credit and encourages people to get the DVD. It's a wonderful film. I have the DVD, and I keep your book Gram Parsons A Music Biography beside my chair for frequent reference. Got a newer copy recently as it's getting a bit tattered. Sid you're one of the heroes who've brought Gram Parsons to many new fans who would otherwise not know him or his music. Thank you very much!

[@darius595]

not that anybody noticed.....those groups all went through periods where they probably couldn't get gigs anywhere else

[@markoblazney6360]

and hang out he did…… RIP, GP…… Stars in your Crown this day, as everyday brings us closer to thee…. the end. period. so there . +

[@PatdavolioinNH]

Where is there?

[@shanehenning26]

the byrds rock

[@kaboomerty1638]

gram made good songs, but doesn’t mean chris hillmen is wrong, he’s 100% right and i have huge respect for him

[@StanKindly]

Chris Hillman makes a statement at the end, as if he knew what was in Gram's heart and soul... What if if Gram made the decision based on both facts? Hanging with Keith Richards and racism ...I'd say pretty good decision - broaden his musical spectrum and make a public statement again apartheid. Why didn't the rest of The Byrds follow example??

[@cmartin03345]

60s band fodder? Are you kidding me? Mr Tambourine Man to Notorious Byrd Brothers are 5 of the best albums of the 60s.

[@uhprah]

HOw the hell you gonna talk about a man I doubt you ever met? He stood for his ethics. Hillman is backsteppin'. What young musician wouldn't have wanted to "hang out" with Keith Richards? Find Peace.

[@weisserstein]

Great!

[@XOkie]

OK the very last line by Chris is kinda harsh. That's his opinion even though it may be true. We'll never know. We do know that Gram was a wasted talent. Love the clip. Thanks.

[@RandallJonesey]

@rocktenniscat Didn't know of its existence, but I shure will read it!

[@dwingerify]

lets see- Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, George Jones...alcohol is one of the worst drugs. One thing Gram was not was a sleazy rock and roller-drug abuser no doubt but he had talent that can't be denied. What a boring world it would be if everyone liked the same things.

[@gregmccurry5619]

left out merle haggard,BUCK OWNS AND MARTY ROBBINS AND wILLIE nELSON?

[@GoatDust]

I mean, he told it how it was and how he viewed it. A bit rude, but meh.

[@Tomcaatt]

Roger and hillman put the lead of byrds in the hands of a come along lately ( lookin for a new sound ) and instead of doing the honorable thing ,( wich at the most,finish a tour ? be a byrd for one more album he DITCHED THEM! what i dont get is( bless his soul), hillman ever wanting anything else to do with him ! but instead he joins him as equal ( there wouldnt be any burrito s without hillmans cross over bass style ( wich hes always had w out anyones help,! that ( and clarence of course ),

[@WinstonOBoogie_]

@Graysonhd No, he doesn't. You do, though.

[@russfain7150]

he's with Jesus now myself who knows russ fain

[@eagyl56]

That was just wrog to make his legacy about keith Richards Your bad!

[@Tomcaatt]

its cutting me off, what weve only got so many words now?

[@garebear1015]

he was not a Democrat,they had the white sheets.

[@jamjax]

uhhh Chris... your shinai is upside down... ;|

[@frankpeter6851]

Say it aint so