He was marketed as the ‘60s heir to such rebels as James Dean and Marlon Brando. Despite multiple credits, the truly eclectic Michael Parks didn’t really find true fame until a role in From Dusk to Dawn revitalized him for a new generation, though.
Parks, who passed away at the age of 77 on May 9th (2017), also recently did amazing, soulful work in such genre projects as We Are What We Are and Tusk. As many potential heartthrobs before him, Parks released a number of albums in the early ‘70s, as well. Although, his quiet country and folk anthems will probably have a more enduring resonance than the pop styles of so many cute one hit wonders that came before and after him.
Nicely, Long Lonesome Highway, perhaps his best known number, seems to have a particular meaning now as he, quietly and peacefully, goes on his final, most enduring journey.
Until the next time, SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!
Big Gay Horror Fan 
Thanks for this post, Bri. I had to go back and check out “Then Came Bronson” on youtube.
Square guy in station wagon: “Taking a trip?”
Bronson: “Yeah”
SGISW: “where to?”
Bronson: “Oh I dunno. Wherever I end up I guess.”
SGISW: “Man, I wish I was you”
Bronson: “Really? Well, hang in there.”
Sigh. You’re right, the song is achingly meaningful now. What a nice tribute.
joyce
First male nude scene I ever saw was Michael Parks as Adam in The Bible (1966?)