On this day in 1973, Gram Parsons- Flying Burrito Brother, Emmylou Harris discoverer, Keith Richards' friend/influencer, member of The Byrds, personal musical hero- died in a motel room in Joshua Tree. Here's one that never ceases to move me.

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