International Submarine Band (featuring Gram Parsons), The

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 were...

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...

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...

Limited Mono Edition on Opaque White Vinyl!GRAM PARSONS’ FABLED COUNTRY-ROCK CORNERSTONE 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...

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...

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...

A half-hearted Harvard University theology student in 1965, Gram Parsons wasn’t really thrilled about attending classes. He much preferred hanging around the fervent Cambridge/Boston folk scene, playing with many musicians until he met guitarist John Nuese. Nuese encouraged Parsons to steer away from folk toward a more country direction, setting Parsons on the path that would eventually win him international acclaim. Lifting the name from a classic “Our Gang” skit, Parsons and Nuese formed the...