Brian Parrish
| Brian began his career
in the 1960s serving his apprenticeship at the Star Club
Hamburg as did many of the British rock n roll
aristocracy. In addition to touring as guitar player with
Gene
Vincent and later with Jerry Lee Lewis, Brian played on
many sessions including spin off projects by Deep Purple personnel (Pace Ashton Lord), Moody Blues (Graeme Edge and
Adrian Gurvitz) and hits by Medicine Head (produced by Tony
Ashton). In 1969-70 he joined old friend Paul Gurvitz to form Parrish
& Gurvitz, signing with George Martin (Beatles producer). The album was
critically acclaimed and received worldwide press
attention. The subsequent USA tour was a surprise to
audiences expecting a mellow, close harmony act as
suggested by their debut album. The post-album Parrish
& Gurvitz band were hard rock. If album sales were
less than anticipated, the live shows certainly delivered.
P & G recorded a second album with George Martin but
disbanded following management disagreements. Gurvitz
formed Baker Gurvitz Army with Ginger Baker late of Cream and Brian joined Badger with Tony Kaye, Roy Dyke and David Foster. Brian went on to
record solo (Love on my Mind Barn Records/Polydor)
touring with the Brian Parrish Band, and working with
ex-Animal
Eric Burdon. In 1974/75 Brian took a
break from performing and focussed his attention on
writing ATV music, playing also on sessions as a hired
gun. Throughout the early 1980s Brian worked as a
songwriter and record producer. More recently Brian has
been writing material with a new band project in mind, in
addition to preparing material for a mooted Badger
reprise. "I m really up for doing some gigs"he says. |
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