The Flying Burrito Brothers

The Flying Burrito Brothers
The Flying Burrito Brothers in July 1971. Left to right: Bernie Leadon, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Rick Roberts, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke.
The Flying Burrito Brothers in July 1971. Left to right: Bernie Leadon, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Rick Roberts, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke.
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genres
Years active
  • 1968–1972 (as The Flying Burrito Brothers)
  • 1975–1980 (as The Flying Burrito Brothers)
  • 1977 (as Sierra)
  • 1980–1987 (as Burrito Brothers)
  • 1985–2001 (as The Flying Burrito Brothers)
  • 2002–2009 (as Burrito Deluxe)
  • 2009–2012 (as The Burritos)
  • 2012–present (as The Burrito Brothers)
Labels
Spinoffs
Spinoff of
Past members See members section for others
Flying Burrito Brothers (Amsterdam, 1970). Left to right: 'Sneaky' Pete Kleinow, Rick Roberts, Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke & Bernie Leadon

The Flying Burrito Brothers are an American country rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1968, best known for their influential 1969 debut album, The Gilded Palace of Sin.[3] Although the group is perhaps best known for its connection to band founders Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman (both formerly of The Byrds), the group underwent many personnel changes and has existed in various incarnations. Now officially known as The Burrito Brothers the band continues to perform and record new albums.

  1. ^ "The Flying Burrito Brothers". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  2. ^ Triplett, Gene (February 26, 1982). "Poco, Burrito Brothers Now Exist in Name Only". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  3. ^ The Flying Burrito Brothers | Music Biography, Credits and Discography. AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2020.