Ian Parker (keyboardist)
Ian Parker | |
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Background information | |
Born | Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland | 26 November 1953
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Keyboards |
Years active | 1969–present |
Member of | The Hollies[1] |
Website | www |
Ian Parker (born 26 November 1953) is a Scottish keyboardist, vocalist, composer, DJ and producer.[2]
Ian has played keyboards with
Early life
Ian Parker was born on 26 November 1953 in the coastal town of
He attended the
Solo work
He has written and recorded three solo albums Naked Dance (2022),Pacifica (2015) and Count The Waves (1996). Pacifica is in the electronica music style, but also with vocal contributions from
Composing and production
He has written or co-written songs featured on the recordings Ian Parker Naked Dance (2022), Pacifica (2015), Various Artists Celtic (1999), Ian Parker Count The Waves (1996), Maire –
He co-produced with Ray Stiles the 2006 Hollies recording Staying Power.
He composed all the music for the Granada TV series Dominatrix Re-loaded (2004) and for the short film Dial M for Mistress shown at the Raindance Film Festival Soho London (2005). His TV appearances include the
In The Hollies
He has been a permanent member of the group, touring worldwide since 1991. He has played on all their subsequent recordings including Hollies Live Hits ( 2013), Hollies Midas Touch (2010), Then Now Always The Hollies (2009), Staying Power – The Hollies (2006), Peggy Sue Got Married (Not Fade Away) – Buddy Holly and The Hollies (1996).[9]
In Clannad
Ian joined Irish folk rock group Clannad in 1988 as a touring member, but has since then also contributed to many of their recordings. This includes Christ Church Cathedral (2013),
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 9781905959761.
- ^ "The Hollies". The Hollies Official Website. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "The Band". Moya Brennan. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "Ian Parker Electronica". Ian Parker. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ Sheila and Chris Bowen: Ian Parker interview. Hollies Carousel Newsletter, issue no 23, 1994, pp. 15-18.
- ^ CD Liner notes Pacifica (2015).
- ^ CD Liner notes Count The Waves (1996).
- ^ CD Liner notes Celtic extreme music XCD027(1999).
- ISBN 0-87586-207-1.
- ^ "Christ Church Cathedral". Clannad. 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.