Graham Parker

Graham Parker
Born: Nov 15, 1950 in East London, England
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Genre: Rock
Styles: New Wave, Pub Rock, Album Rock
Biography: Stereotyped early in his career as the quintessential angry young man, Graham Parker was one of the most successful singer/songwriters to emerge from England's pub rock scene of the early '70s. Drawing heavily from Van Morrison and the Rolling Stones, Parker developed a sinewy fusion of driving rock ...Read full biography
Squeezing Out Sparks
Released: 1979
Label: Vertigo
Critics' Rating:
Generally regarded as Graham Parker's finest album, Squeezing Out Sparks is a masterful fusion of pub rock classicism, new wave pop, and pure vitriol that makes even his most conventional singer/songwriter ...Read full review
Howling Wind
Released: 1976
Label: Island Def Jam
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For most intents and purposes, Graham Parker emerged fully formed on his debut album, Howlin' Wind. Sounding like the bastard offspring of Mick Jagger and Van Morrison, Parker sneers his way through a ...Read full review
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