Graham Parker
Graham Parker Parker in 2007 Background information Born (1950-11-18) 18 November 1950 (age 64) London, England Genres Rock, new wave, pub rock, soul, rhythm and blues Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, musician, writer Instruments Vocals, guitar Years active 1970s–present Labels Arista, Bloodshot, Buy or Die, Capitol, Dakota Arts, Demon, Elektra, Hannibal, Hip-O, Mercury, Razor & Tie, RCA, Rebound, Rock the House, UpYours, Vertigo Canada & UK, Windsong UK Associated acts The Rumour, The Figgs Website grahamparker.net Graham Parker (born 18 November 1950) is an English singer-songwriter, who is best known as the lead singer of the popular British band Graham Parker & the Rumour. Despite only moderate commercial success, Parker's energetic performances - along with the wittily class-conscious spirit of his debut album Howlin' Wind - preceded the arrival of punk rock and new wave music. In addition, his quirky-blue-collar image is often believed to be a major influence on the public persona of many British musicians, most notably Elvis Costello, Paul Weller and Joe Jackson.