Flying Burrito Brothers

Though based in New York, Hymns rollicks with an easy West Coast country-rock vibe that recalls the Flying Burrito Brothers with horns and shades of the quartet's roots in Texas and North Carolina.

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Though based in New York, Hymns rollicks with an easy West Coast country-rock vibe that recalls the Flying Burrito Brothers with horns and shades of the quartet's roots in Texas and North Carolina.

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Will The Smashing Pumpkins, a No. 1 seed, be undone by The Flying Burrito Brothers, a No. 8 seed, in the second round?

Edibles-Inspired Bands Bracket: Pick The Food Fight Chompion! The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

Will The Smashing Pumpkins, a No. 1 seed, be undone by The Flying Burrito Brothers, a No. 8 seed, in the second round?

Edibles-Inspired Bands Bracket: Pick The Food Fight Chompion! The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

When he emerged in 1994 as one of the founders of the alt-country band Whiskeytown, he seemed a legend-in-waiting—a successor to the late Gram Parsons, the former member of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers.

'I've Got This Beautiful Stupidity' Jim Fusilli 2011

While Hillman might be the better known of the pair, thanks to his stints with The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, Herb Pedersen's resume is equally impressive.

Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen Get Nostalgic on 'At Edwards Barn' 2010

Hillman first came to fame as a member of The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, before recording two critically- acclaimed acoustic albums with Pedersen in the early 1980's.

Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen Get Nostalgic on 'At Edwards Barn' 2010

Hillman first came to fame as a member of The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, before recording two critically- acclaimed acoustic albums with Pedersen in the early 1980's.

Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen Get Nostalgic on 'At Edwards Barn' 2010

While Hillman might be the better known of the pair, thanks to his stints with The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, Herb Pedersen's resume is equally impressive.

Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen Get Nostalgic on 'At Edwards Barn' 2010

Taking off with their own unique alt sound, The Jayhawks (whose moniker was derived from Bob Dylan's old backing troupe, The Hawks aka The Band) were influenced initially by other avian ensembles like The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Byrds, and even a bit by the early Eagles.

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