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RIP - † Chris Ethridge 1947-2012 (The Flying Burrito Brothers) I Am A Pilgrim

April 24, 2012

MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — Chris Ethridge, a founding member of the country-rock band "The Flying Burrito Brothers," died here on Monday. He was 65.

He learned he had pancreatic cancer in September, his family said.

Mr. Ethridge, a bassist and a songwriter, spent eight years on the road with Willie Nelson. He played alongside Gram Parsons in the Flying Burrito Brothers and the International Submarine Band and co-wrote several of Mr. Parsons' solo tunes.

In later years, Mr. Ethridge played with Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Ry Cooder and other stars, both as a session musician and touring player.

John Christopher Ethridge II was born in 1947 and raised in Meridian. He moved to Los Angeles when he was 17.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Sue; a daughter; two sons; eight grandchildren; and his mother.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: April 24, 2012