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Chris Ethridge was an American musician, best known as one of the original members of the country rock band the Flying Burrito Brothers. The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1968 by Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons, who were former members of the Byrds.12

The original lineup of the Flying Burrito Brothers also included "Sneaky" Pete Kleinow. The group was a significant influence on the development of country rock music, blending traditional country and western sounds with rock music. Ethridge and Kleinow later re-formed the band in 1975.12

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