The Flying Burrito Brothers

== Info ==
Country rock band founded by former members of The Byrds. Rejected a ticket to the Woodstock Festival to take a train tour of the Untied States, which ultimately resulted in disaster, drugs, and alcoholism. The group broke up in 1972, but have been on-and-off ever since. Covered Merle Haggard. Performed with Jerry Lee Lewis and Emmylou Harris. Member Ron Tutt had previously played for Elvis Presley. Garth Hudson had previously performed with The Band. Covered by Ricky Nelson and Garth Brooks. Five hit country albums. Performed at the Altamont Free Concert.
Category:Sixties
Category:Country Rock
Category:Hall of Fame snubs