Parkening in concert, Bovard Auditorium, USC, 1975
Background information
Born
(1947-12-14) December 14, 1947 (age 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Classical
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Classical guitar
Labels
Capitol, EMI, Angel
Website
www.parkening.com
Musical artist
Christopher William Parkening (born December 14, 1947) is an American classical guitarist. He holds the Chair of Classical Guitar at Pepperdine University under the title Distinguished Professor of Music.
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