MUSIC

Dosey Doe Coffee House presents Graham Parker.

For over 30 years, his signature sound has traveled airwaves and continents rightly earning him a spot in the pantheon of original & influential figures in rock and roll. Since his early days with Rumour (2 albums in Rolling Stone’s “Top 100 Albums of All Time”) he has coupled punk’s energy with his deeply rooted love of soul, American R&B, & country music.

Graham Parker and The Rumour were formed in the summer of 1975 and released their first album, "Howlin' Wind," in January 1976 to worldwide critical acclaim. Their second album, "Heat Treatment," followed six months later, garnering similar critical reaction and propelled Parker to international recognition. The bands' classic 1979 release, "Squeezing Out Sparks," cemented their position as one of Britain's top live acts and ensured sell out concerts on their seemingly endless world tours. "The Up Escalator" followed in 1980, reaching #11 on the UK charts and sold well throughout the world.

GP and The Rumour disbanded after "Escalator" and Parker went on to forge a solo career that continues to produce powerful work including 1988's "The Mona Lisa's Sister," 1991's "Struck By Lightning" and the hard rocking "Acid Bubblegum," released in 1996.

Dozens of compilations are available on a variety of record labels and Parker continues to tour frequently, sometimes with backing musicians but more often as a solo act.