Guide Note:The Flying Burrito Brothers were a country rock band who formed in the late 1960's. Although the band is most well known for it's band members Gram Parsons and Pete Kleinow, other prominent members included Bernie Leadon, Michael Clarke, and Byron Beline, just to name a few. The band's biggest success came with the release of their highly influential debut album The Gilded Palace of Sin in 1969.
Fast Facts:
- Years Active: 1968-2001
- Origin: Los Angeles, California
- Labels: A&M Records, Columbia Records, Curb Records
- Performed at the Altamont Free Concert in 1969
- Band member Gram Parsons died September 19, 1973
- Known simply as the Burrito Brothers during the 1980's
- Band guitarist Pete Kleinow created a spinoff of the band titled Burrito Deluxe
- Band member Pete "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow died January 6, 2007
- Discography
