Gram Parsons

Country rock and folk musician best known for his work with The Flying Burrito Brothers. While commercially unsuccessful he is renowned for his influence on music. Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones greatly acknowledged Parsons' effect on music as being enormous and its being relevant today. Parsons was heavily covered by Emmylou Harris. He was also covered by Poco. He is considered a pioneer of alternative country. He has been considered for the Hall before but not chosen. Other artists who have been influenced by Parsons include Counting Crows and Lucinda Williams.