For the member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council in Australia, see Doug Parkinson (politician).
Doug Parkinson
Performing "Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Any More" on Countdown, July 1981
Background information
Birth name
Douglas John Parkinson
Born
(1946-10-30)30 October 1946 Waratah, New South Wales, Australia
Origin
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died
15 March 2021(2021-03-15) (aged 74) Northern Beaches, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Pop
rock
R&B
folk
jazz
Occupation(s)
Singer
actor
entertainer
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
Years active
1965–2021
Labels
Polydor
CBS
Hammard
Raven
Website
dougparkinson.com
Musical artist
Douglas John Parkinson (30 October 1946 – 15 March 2021)[1] was an Australian pop and rock singer. He led the bands Strings and Things/A Sound (1965), the Questions (1966–1968), Doug Parkinson in Focus (1968–1970, 1971), Fanny Adams (1970–1971), the Life Organisation (1973), Southern Star Band (1978–1980) and Doug Parkinson Band (1981–1983). Doug Parkinson in Focus's cover version of the Beatles' track "Dear Prudence" (May 1969) peaked at No. 5 on the Go-Set National Top 40. The follow-up single, "Without You" / "Hair" (October), also reached No. 5. Parkinson released solo material and performed in musical theatre productions.
Two studio albums associated with Parkinson: I'll Be Around (March 1979) by Southern Star Band and Heartbeat to Heartbeat (March 1983) by Doug Parkinson Band, reached the National Top 60. Australian musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that Parkinson, "conveyed considerable charisma with his imposing presence, 'Lucifer' beard and gruff, raspy voice. He also surrounded himself with mature, seasoned musicians who added to his appeal."[2]
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