Chris Ethridge who was the bass player for this band and many others just passed away. He was 65 years old. He was a native of Meridian, Mississippi.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Etheridge
Two great rock and rollers passed away this past week. Levon Helm and now Chris Ethridge.
Check out the Flying Burrito Brothers album THE GILDED PALACE OF SIN for some good songs by Chris.
http://www.billboard.com/news/chris-ethridge-flying-burrito-brothers-bassist-1006854562.story