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International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The


Was the International Submarine Band the first country-rock band ever! This groundbreaking, Gram Parsons-led combo predates his hooking up with the Byrds and later forming the Flying Burrito Bros., so maybe it was. Much better than arguing over who came first, however, is to just roll back the rug, dim the lights and wallow in the thick smoke and loud, loud music of the ISB's electrified honky tonk. Bursting with confidence, the very young Gram Parsons lets it all hang out in his most heartfelt, George Jones-style, flipping a calling-card at the world that he's arrived!

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International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The - Blue Eyes / Luxury Liner / Millers Cave / I Must Be Somebody Else Youve Known 7" EP
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International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The - Blue Eyes / Luxury Liner / Miller's Cave / I Must Be Somebody Else You've Known 7" EP
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    Although they were little noticed at the time, the International Submarine Band's releases on Lee Hazlewood's LHI label would soon emerge as cornerstones in the small but seminal catalogue of the ISB's leader, Gram Parsons, whose revolutionary rock/country synthesis found its first vehicle in this much-mythologized outfit. The band's lone LP Safe At Home--recorded before, but released after, Parsons departed to join the Byrds--quickly became a much-sought-after collector's item. Even rarer...

    International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The - Sum Up Broke / One Day Week 7" Single - Colored Vinyl
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    International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The - Sum Up Broke / One Day Week 7" Single - Colored Vinyl
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    Item #: S 172 -

      Now On Gold Colored Vinyl!Back in 1966, Gram Parsons formed his first recording group, the now legendary International Submarine Band. With the ISB he wanted to realize his vision of fusing rock and roll and country music and offer the new and exciting sound to his generation. This recording features the original ISB lineup, Gram, John, Ian and Mickey. The group was getting noticed and with the guidance of managers Monte Kay and Jack Lewis they signed a record deal with Columbia."One Day...

      International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The - Safe At Home LP
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      International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The - Safe At Home LP
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      Item #: LP 5112 -

        In 1965, aspiring folk singer Gram Parsons was busy cutting classes at Harvard in order to explore the fertile Cambridge/Boston music scene. There, he met guitarist John Nuese, who urged Parsons to pursue a country rock sound. Enlisting Ian Dunlop on bass and Mickey Gauvin on bass, they began exploring that direction in earnest. Appropriating their name from a classic "Our Gang" skit, the International Submarine Band left Boston for New York, eager to find a supportive label for their new...

        International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The - Blue Eyes / Luxury Liner / Millers Cave / I Must Be Somebody Else Youve Known 7" EP Colored Vinyl
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        International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The - Blue Eyes / Luxury Liner / Miller's Cave / I Must Be Somebody Else You've Known 7" EP Colored Vinyl
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        Item #: SEP 195 CLR -

          7" single. Now on Translucent Blue Vinyl! Although they were little noticed at the time, the International Submarine Band's releases on Lee Hazlewood's LHI label would soon emerge as cornerstones in the small but seminal catalogue of the ISB's leader, Gram Parsons, whose revolutionary rock/country synthesis found its first vehicle in this much-mythologized outfit. The band's lone LP Safe At Home--recorded before, but released after, Parsons departed to join the Byrds--quickly became a...