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Date of Birth

5 November 1946, Winter Haven, Florida, USA

Date of Death

19 September 1973, Joshua Tree, California, USA (drug and alcohol overdose)

Birth Name

Ingram Cecil Connor III

Spouse

Gretchen Parsons Carpenter

(July 1971 - 19 September 1973) (his death)

Trivia

Briefly attended Harvard University

His mother was a wealthy Florida citrus heiress

Was briefly a member of The Byrds, but refused to tour South Africa with the group, citing his opposition to apartheid. He then left to form The Flying Burrito Brothers.

Has a daughter, Polly Parsons, born in August 1968 to his girlfriend Nancy Ross.

Wrote the song 'Drug Store, Truck Drivin' Man' about country music DJ Ralph Emery.

He was voted the 87th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone.

Collaborated with Emmylou Harris to great effect.

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