Jock Bartley
Jock Bartley, guitarist for Firefall, shares insights into the origins of country rock music. He details the significant influence of Gram Parsons on the genre and recounts the formation of his band, Firefall.
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About Jock Bartley
Jock Bartley is a guitarist and founding member of the rock band Firefall, formed in 1974. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, he toured with Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels in 1972 and replaced Tommy Bolin in the band Zephyr. Firefall achieved commercial success with hit singles including "You Are the Woman" and "Just Remember I Love You." He remains the sole original member continuing to tour with the band.
In this interview
- Recalls Gram Parsons being credited with inventing country rock music
- Describes being hired as emergency replacement guitarist for Fallen Angels in Boulder
- Explains how manager knew he was a hot player available in town
- Notes country rock influence on bands like Eagles, Poco, and Firefall
“A lot of people attribute Gram Parsons with having pretty much invented country rock.”— Jock Bartley, in this interview
