BANDS:
- Forever Amber [1968-1969]
- Zac
- Doris Troy Band
- Hudson-Ford [Jun 73-?]
- The Rocky Horror Show (cast) [70s]
- The Blackheart Band
- Chris Farlowe Band
- Locust
- Rock Follies [1977]
- Jim Capaldi Band [1978-1979]
- Midnight Flyer [1980-1982]
- High Society [1980-1981]
- Monks [1981]
- High Society [1982-1984]
- Monks [1982]
- Poor-Mouth
- Strawbs [1984-1992]
- Virgin Warrior (cast) [1986]
- Turkey Leg Johnson [1988-1992]
- Ray Minhinnett Band [1989]
- The Rocky Horror Show (cast) [1990]
- Pepsi & The Blue Spiders [1991]
- Maggie Bell Band [1993]
- The Rocky Horror Show (cast) [1996]
- Roger Chapman & The Shortlist [May 97]
- Wicked [1998]
- Hit Squad [1999]
- Paul Cox Band [Oct 01-Dec 01]
- Jim Capaldi Band [Dec 01-?]
- Mike Hurst Band [2003]
- Jim Capaldi Band [2003]
- 3AM [2005-2007]
- Frankie Miller Band [2007]
- 3AM [2010-today]
BIOGRAPHY:
Prolific and very skilled keyboardist. I don´t have biographical data about him.
First band I've traced with him is Forever Amber.
FOREVER AMBER
Forever Amber was a band from Cambridge around 1968:
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FOREVER AMBER #? |
1968 |
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Michael Richardson vocals | Richard Lane guitar, vocals | Christopher Jones guitar, vocals | Anthony Mumford bass, vocals | John M Hudson keyboards | Chris Parren keyboards | Barry Broad drums |
They only recorded an album, The love cycle, and they manufactured only 99 copies. Currently, the album has been reissued on CD.
ZAC
Zac was a band formed sometime during the 70s. I can´t find proper info about them, but these were some of the musicians on it:
They recorded an album, but don´t know if it was finally released. Can someone help me with info on them, please?
Forbes, Parren and Hill left the band to join singer Doris Troy.
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ZAC #? |
? |
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Brent Forbes bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Will Hill drums | + others unknown to me. Help! |
Doris Troy Bandê | Doris Troy Bandê | Doris Troy Bandê | |
They recorded an album, but don´t know if it was finally released. Can someone help me with info on them, please?
Forbes, Parren and Hill left the band to join singer Doris Troy.
DORIS TROY AND THE GOSPEL TRUTH
Doris Troy recruited 3 musicians from Zac to form her own band Doris Troy And The Gospel Truth:
Doris Troy asked great guitarist Micky Keene to join her band The Gospel Truth:
When Keene left, he was replaced by Ray Russell, but don´t know info about the exact lineup(s). Does anybody know?
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DORIS TROY BAND #? |
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êZac |
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êZac |
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Doris Troy † vocals | Brent Forbes bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Phil Kenzie sax | Choca percussion | Will Hill drums |
Doris Troy asked great guitarist Micky Keene to join her band The Gospel Truth:
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DORIS TROY BAND #? |
? |
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Doris Troy † vocals | Micky Keene † guitar | Brent Forbes bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Phil Kenzie sax | Will Hill drums |
When Keene left, he was replaced by Ray Russell, but don´t know info about the exact lineup(s). Does anybody know?
HUDSON-FORD
Hudson-Ford was a duo comprising Rick Hudson (vocals, guitar) and John Ford (guitar, bass). They had been playing together for years, first in Elmer Gantry´s Velvet Opera, later joining the fantastic band The Strawbs. They left them to start a solo career as a duo.
For their first album, called Nickelodeon, they used some additional musicians, such as Mickey Keen (guitar), Chris Parren (keyboards), Rick Wakeman (keyboards). After that, they asked Keen and Parren to join them as live band in June 1973:
But in May 1974, Gerry Conway left.
Ken Laws replaces Gerry Conway in the Hudson-Ford live unit in June 1974:
Their second album was Free spirit, and then, Micky Keene left them in December 1974.
Now Hudson-Ford was a quartet for live concerts:
Their 3rd album was When worlds collide.
Daylight was their 4th album, and the list of musicians includes Ray Russell (guitar), Ian Bairnson (guitar), Mick Clarke (guitar, who finally joined the band), Dave Markee (bass), Brent Forbes (bass), Graham Preskett (keyboards, violin), Martin Drover (trumpet).
They split soon after this album.
For their first album, called Nickelodeon, they used some additional musicians, such as Mickey Keen (guitar), Chris Parren (keyboards), Rick Wakeman (keyboards). After that, they asked Keen and Parren to join them as live band in June 1973:
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HUDSON-FORD #? |
Jun 73-May 74 |
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Rick Hudson vocals, guitar | John Ford vocals, bass | Micky Keene † guitar | Chris Parren keyboards | Gerry Conway drums |
But in May 1974, Gerry Conway left.
Ken Laws replaces Gerry Conway in the Hudson-Ford live unit in June 1974:
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HUDSON-FORD #? |
Jun 74-Dec 74 |
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Rick Hudson vocals, guitar | John Ford vocals, bass | Micky Keene † guitar | Chris Parren keyboards | Ken Laws † drums |
Their second album was Free spirit, and then, Micky Keene left them in December 1974.
Now Hudson-Ford was a quartet for live concerts:
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HUDSON-FORD #? |
? |
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Rick Hudson vocals, guitar | John Ford vocals, bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Ken Laws † drums |
Their 3rd album was When worlds collide.
Daylight was their 4th album, and the list of musicians includes Ray Russell (guitar), Ian Bairnson (guitar), Mick Clarke (guitar, who finally joined the band), Dave Markee (bass), Brent Forbes (bass), Graham Preskett (keyboards, violin), Martin Drover (trumpet).
They split soon after this album.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (CAST)
Chris was part of the band for The Rocky Horror Show in the mid 70s, but don´t have the details...
THE BLACKHEART BAND
This was a band formed by Ziggy Byfield (from The Rocky Horror Show). Chris Parren was a member of the band (as well as Derek Griffiths), but I don´t know the period or list of other musicians. Does anybody know, please?
CHRIS FARLOWE BAND
I think Chris Parren was a member of Chris Farlowe Band, but I haven´t been able to find info about his tenure with Farlowe.Help, please!
LOCUST
Locust was formed by:
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LOCUST #? |
1976-? |
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Phil Spinelli vocals | Peter Bonas guitar | Brent Forbes bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Ray Allen sax | John Dillon drums |
They released the album Alpha waves in 1976. Some time later, several of the musicians started backing Jim Capaldi.
ROCK FOLLIES
When the 2nd season started (retitled Rock Follies of 1977), Chris Parren joined the band, replacing Brian Chatton:
Another album was released too, Rock Follies of 77. The CD reissue has a bonus track.
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ROCK FOLLIES #1 |
1977 |
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Andy Mackay sax | Ray Russell guitar | Tony Stevens bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Peter Van Hooke drums |
Another album was released too, Rock Follies of 77. The CD reissue has a bonus track.
JIM CAPALDI BAND
Around 1978, Chris Parren joins Jim Capaldi´s band, named The Contenders:
They released the albums The Contender and 7.
Chris only stayed one year in The Contenders, but he was to appear in many later albums by Capaldi.
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JIM CAPALDI BAND #? |
1978 |
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Jim Capaldi † vocals, guitar | Phil Capaldi vocals, percussion | Peter Bonas guitar | Alan Spenner † bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Ray Allen sax, percussion, vocals | Trevor Morais drums |
They released the albums The Contender and 7.
Chris only stayed one year in The Contenders, but he was to appear in many later albums by Capaldi.
MIDNIGHT FLYER
New lineup for Midnight Flyer with Chris Parren:
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MIDNIGHT FLYER #2 |
1980-1982 |
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Maggie Bell vocals | Anthony Glynne guitar | Tony Stevens bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Dave Dowle drums |
They toured supporting Bob Seger in 1980, followed by opening slots for AC/DC in 1981, playing in Spain.
They played some festivals, including the famous Montreux Festival in July 1981. That´s when the live CD and DVD was recorded, both featuring guest appearances by Taj Mahal and Albert Collins.
They sadly split in 1982.
HIGH SOCIETY
Another off-shoot of The Strawbs, High Society was formed around 1980:
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HIGH SOCIETY #1 |
1980-1981 |
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Brian Willoughby guitar, vocals | Jenny Ford | Terry Cassidy | John Ford bass, vocals | Chris Parren keyboards | Rick Hudson drums, vocals |
MONKS
In 1981, Hudson & Ford resurrect Monks bringing his mate Chris Parren to augment the quintet:
They remained active until December 1981.
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MONKS #2 |
1981 |
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Brian Willoughby guitar, vocals | Terry Cassidy | John Ford bass, vocals | Chris Parren keyboards | Clive Pearse | Rick Hudson drums, vocals |
They remained active until December 1981.
HIGH SOCIETY (again)
In 1982, High Society comes to life again until 1984 with the same original lineup:
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HIGH SOCIETY #2 |
1982-1984 |
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Brian Willoughby guitar, vocals | Jenny Ford | Terry Cassidy | John Ford bass, vocals | Chris Parren keyboards | Rick Hudson drums, vocals |
MONKS (again)
And in 1982, we find another lineup for Monks, with Huw Gower replacing original member Brian Willoughby:
They disbanded again that same year.
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MONKS #3 |
1982 |
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Huw Gower guitar | Terry Cassidy | John Ford bass, vocals | Chris Parren keyboards | Clive Pearse | Rick Hudson drums, vocals |
They disbanded again that same year.
POOR-MOUTH
Poor-Mouth was the band for guitarist and singer Jack-E McAuley (Jackie McAuley, a former member of Them). He assembled a backing band for concerts, Poor-Mouth, without an stable lineup, but always comprising superb musicians, such as John Gustafson (bass), Rod Demick (bass), Don Airey (keyboards), Chris Parren (keyboards), Nick Payn (sax, flute), Clive Bunker (drums), Howard Tibble (drums).
The band released two albums, but I don't have them, so I don't know if Chris Parren appears there. Help, please!
The band released two albums, but I don't have them, so I don't know if Chris Parren appears there. Help, please!
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POOR-MOUTH # |
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Jackie McAuley vocals, guitar | + others culled from: | John Gustafson bass | Rod Demick bass | Phil Rynhart bass | Don Airey keyboards | Chris Parren keyboards | Tommy Lundy | Nick Payn sax, flute | Clive Bunker drums | Steve Dixon drums | Howard Tibble drums | Tony Ryan drums |
STRAWBS
Around 1984 (or maybe 1983?), Chris joins Strawbs, replacing the magnificent Blue Weaver:
This edition of the band lasted until 1985, when John Ford left.
In 1985, they brought another great musician, Rod Demick to replace John Ford:
They released a studio album, Don't say goodbye. This was followed by a live album, Greatest hits live, recorded at a TV program in 1990 (this is why this concert was also available on video).
This lineup lasted until end of 1992, when Chris Parren joined The Rocky Horrow Show band (being replaced by Don Airey).
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STRAWBS #? |
1984-1985 |
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Dave Cousins vocals, guitar | Tony Hooper guitar, vocals | Brian Willoughby guitar, vocals | John Ford bass, vocals | Chris Parren keyboards | Rick Hudson drums, vocals |
This edition of the band lasted until 1985, when John Ford left.
In 1985, they brought another great musician, Rod Demick to replace John Ford:
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STRAWBS #? |
1985-1992 |
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Dave Cousins vocals, guitar | Tony Hooper guitar, vocals | Brian Willoughby guitar, vocals | Rod Demick bass, vocals | Chris Parren keyboards | Rick Hudson drums, vocals |
They released a studio album, Don't say goodbye. This was followed by a live album, Greatest hits live, recorded at a TV program in 1990 (this is why this concert was also available on video).
This lineup lasted until end of 1992, when Chris Parren joined The Rocky Horrow Show band (being replaced by Don Airey).
VIRGIN WARRIOR (CAST)
This is the cast for the musical Virgin Warrior. These are the musicians backing the singers:
There´s a 2CD, but I´ve never seen it, so I don´t know if the players are the same as above.
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VIRGIN WARRIOR (CAST) #? |
1986 |
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Jeff Bannister vocals | Julienne Mills vocals | Derek Griffiths guitar | Dave Johnson bass | David Jones director | Chris Parren keyboards | Sev Lewkowicz keyboards | Kitty McLaughlin drums |
There´s a 2CD, but I´ve never seen it, so I don´t know if the players are the same as above.
TURKEY LEG JOHNSON
Some of the Strawbs members also formed a parallel band, to play gigs when the band was not active. They were called Turkey Leg Johnson, and it featured:
They stayed together during three years.
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TURKEY LEG JOHNSON #1 |
1988-1992 |
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Brian Willoughby guitar, vocals | Rod Demick bass, vocals | Chris Parren keyboards | Rick Hudson drums, vocals |
They stayed together during three years.
JOHN COGHLAN´S DIESEL BAND
Sometime in the 80s, when Hilly Briggs wasn´t available, Chris Parren played with John Coghlan´s Diesel:
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JOHN COGHLAN´S DIESEL BAND #? |
? |
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John Verity guitar, vocals | Ray Minhinnet guitar, vocals | Jim Rodford bass | Chris Parren keyboards | John Coghlan drums |
RAY MINHINNETT BAND (UK BUSTERS)
In August 1989, Chris Parren also played with the great Ray Minhinnet in his band UK Busters:
We can find one track (´Never had the blues like this before´), in the collective album UnAmerican Blues Activities Vol.1, assembled by mythical blues producer Mike Vernon. Other artists featured there: Mick Clarke Band, Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds, Blues'n'Trouble, Balham Alligators, The Mick Pini Band, Juice on the Loose, etc.
This track gave Ray the chance of winning the Award for Best British Blues Songwriter that year. He was also nominated for the Best British Blues Guitarist award, alongside Eric Clapton, Gary Moore and Rory Gallagher.
Later, Chris Parren left.
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RAY MINHINNETT BAND #? |
1989 |
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Ray Minhinnet guitar, vocals | John Gordon bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Bruce Boardman keyboards | Tony Hepworth trumpet | Noel Norris trumpet | Nick Payn sax | Stuart Blandamer sax | Andy Beer sax | Steve Farr sax | Tony Ingram sax | Graham Walker drums |
We can find one track (´Never had the blues like this before´), in the collective album UnAmerican Blues Activities Vol.1, assembled by mythical blues producer Mike Vernon. Other artists featured there: Mick Clarke Band, Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds, Blues'n'Trouble, Balham Alligators, The Mick Pini Band, Juice on the Loose, etc.
This track gave Ray the chance of winning the Award for Best British Blues Songwriter that year. He was also nominated for the Best British Blues Guitarist award, alongside Eric Clapton, Gary Moore and Rory Gallagher.
Later, Chris Parren left.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (CAST) (again)
In 1990, Chris Parren started working on a remake of The Rocky Horror Show cast. A 2LP was released, with these performers:
The album was called The Rocky Horror Show (The whole gory story).
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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (CAST) #? |
1990 |
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Tim McInnerny vocals | Gina Bellman vocals | Adrian Edmonson vocals | Eddie Tudor-Pole vocals | Mary Maddox vocals | Linda Davidson vocals | Gordon Kennedy vocals | Adam Caine vocals | Jonathon Adams vocals | Kate O´Sullivan vocals | + | Derek Griffiths guitar | Alan Ross bass | Dave Brown keyboards, musical director | Chris Parren keyboards | Geoff Driscoll sax | Clem Cattini drums |
The album was called The Rocky Horror Show (The whole gory story).
PEPSI & THE BLUE SPIDERS
In 1991, he recorded some songs with a one-off band, called Pepsi & The Blue Spiders:
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PEPSI & THE BLUE SPIDERS #? |
1991 |
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Pepsi vocals | Hugh Burns guitar | Tony Muschamp bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Charlie Morgan drums |
MAGGIE BELL BAND
This is the impressive Maggie Bell Band around November 1993:
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MAGGIE BELL BAND #? |
1993 |
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Maggie Bell vocals | Ronnie Caryl guitar | Paul Francis bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Pat Crumly † sax | Jeff Seopardie drums |
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (CAST) (again)
In 1996, The Rocky Horror Show was played again in theatres. The list of singers and actors had changed, but the musicians remained the same as in the 1990 edition:
The album was called The Rocky Horror Show: 1996/1997 European tour.
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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (CAST) #? |
1996 |
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Sherry Hart vocals | David Schmittou vocals | Ellen Hoffman vocals | David Nehls vocals | Hans B Goetzfried vocals | Caroline Liadakis vocals | Bob Simon vocals | David Velarde vocals | Ted Anderson vocals | + | Derek Griffiths guitar | Dave Brown keyboards, musical director | Chris Parren keyboards | Geoff Driscoll sax | Clem Cattini drums |
The album was called The Rocky Horror Show: 1996/1997 European tour.
ROGER CHAPMAN & THE SHORTLIST
This is the lineup for The Shortlist around May 97, with Chris Parren replacing their usual keyboardist, Ian Gibbons, as he was not available that month:
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ROGER CHAPMAN & THE SHORTLIST #36 |
May 97 |
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Roger Chapman vocals | Steve Simpson guitar | Laurie Wisefield guitar | Gary Twigg bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Pat Crumly † sax | John Lingwood drums | Helen Hardy backing vocals |
WICKED
In 1998, some of the musicians from The Rocky Horrow Show get together in a new band, Wicked:
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WICKED #? |
1998 |
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Billy Miller vocals | Kate O´Sullivan vocals | Derek Griffiths guitar | Jim Rodford bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Steve Rodford drums |
HIT SQUAD
In 1999, we find great, veteran players reunited under the name of Hit Squad:
They´ve released a new album, but don't have it, so I can't confirm who is playing on it. Help, please!
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HIT SQUAD #1 |
1999 |
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Tony Burrows vocals | Alan Carvell vocals | Micky Keene † guitar | Chris Parren keyboards | Clem Cattini drums |
They´ve released a new album, but don't have it, so I can't confirm who is playing on it. Help, please!
PAUL COX BAND
This was a special edition of Paul Cox Band, as his usual keyboardist Gary Moberley was not available, and they call friend Chris Parren to deputise for him in October 2001:
But Parren left in December to rejoin Jim Capaldi band for a new British tour.
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PAUL COX BAND #? |
Oct 2001 |
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êBill Wyman Band |
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Paul Cox vocals | Mike Summerland guitar | Al MacLean bass, backing vocals | Chris Parren keyboards | Martin Drover trumpet | Nick Payn sax | Steve Dixon drums |
Jim Capaldi Bandê | ||||||
But Parren left in December to rejoin Jim Capaldi band for a new British tour.
JIM CAPALDI BAND (again)
Jim started touring with Jim Capaldi again in December 2001, but don´t have details about the other band members. Help, please!
MIKE HURST BAND
Mythical producer Mike Hurst assembled this superb combo under the name Mike Hurst And His All Star Band in January 2003 in order to record a live DVD, that was called Hitmaker in concert:
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MIKE HURST BAND #? |
2003 |
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Mike Hurst vocals | Jonas Hurst | Ray Fenwick guitar | Colin Farley bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Clem Cattini drums |
JIM CAPALDI BAND (again)
Around November 2003, this is Jim Capaldi´s band, now christened as The Outside:
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JIM CAPALDI BAND #? |
2003 |
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Jim Capaldi † vocals, guitar, drums | Mick Dolan guitar | Nick Graham bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Richard Newman drums |
3AM
In 2005, Chris Parren joined the r&b band 3AM, formed by Tim and Andy Renton:
They have released 2 live albums, 3am and The White Album and also on a feature track on the current Essex Delta Blues compilation album, but don´t know if Chris appears there, as I don´t have them.
I guess they split around 2008.
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3AM #? |
2005-2007? |
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Tim Renton guitar | Chris Parren keyboards | Andy Renton drums | + several others |
They have released 2 live albums, 3am and The White Album and also on a feature track on the current Essex Delta Blues compilation album, but don´t know if Chris appears there, as I don´t have them.
I guess they split around 2008.
FRANKIE MILLER BAND
Although singer Frankie Miller is sadly currently confined to a wheelchair, his music can be heard in a revived Frankie Miller Band led by Frankie´s old mates Ray Minhinnet and Henry McCullough and with the great Paul Cox on lead vocals.
This was the lineup in October 2007:
Some other times, the lead vocals are shared between Paul Cox and John Gilbert:
This was the lineup in October 2007:
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FRANKIE MILLER BAND #? |
2007 |
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Paul Cox vocals | Ray Minhinnet guitar | Henry McCullough guitar | Dave Bronze bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Malcolm Mortimore drums |
Some other times, the lead vocals are shared between Paul Cox and John Gilbert:
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FRANKIE MILLER BAND #? |
? |
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Paul Cox vocals | John Gilbert vocals | Ray Minhinnet guitar | Henry McCullough guitar | Dave Bronze bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Malcolm Mortimore drums |
3AM (again)
3AM split in 2008, but the band has reformed again in 2010, with founders Tim and Andy Renton from the old lineup:
They released the album 3AM in 2010, before changing their vocalist.
The new vocalist in 3AM now is Laura Long, a jazz singer and singing teacher from North London:
This new lineup has released a new album, called Long time coming. The CD includes ´Sweet Lovin´ Woman´( a track from Midnight Flyer, the band that member Chris Parren was in with Maggie Bell), ´Early Monday Morning´ (a Vinegar Joe track) and ´Someone to Love´( by Percy Mayfield); the rest are 3am compositions.
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3AM #? |
2010-? |
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Tola Lamont vocals | Tim Renton guitar | Fussi Andersen bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Andy Renton drums |
They released the album 3AM in 2010, before changing their vocalist.
The new vocalist in 3AM now is Laura Long, a jazz singer and singing teacher from North London:
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3AM #? |
2012 |
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Laura Long vocals | Tim Renton guitar | Fussi Andersen bass | Chris Parren keyboards | Andy Renton drums |
This new lineup has released a new album, called Long time coming. The CD includes ´Sweet Lovin´ Woman´( a track from Midnight Flyer, the band that member Chris Parren was in with Maggie Bell), ´Early Monday Morning´ (a Vinegar Joe track) and ´Someone to Love´( by Percy Mayfield); the rest are 3am compositions.
DISCOGRAPHY: (66 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)
ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (34 credits)
- The Love cycle - Forever Amber (1969)
- Members: Chris Parren
- Comments: The album was reissued on CD in 1990 and 1992.
- My opinion: Nice album with an obvious 60s feel. My favourite track is ´Going away again´, a poppy tune in the Bob Dylan style.
- Nickelodeon - Hudson Ford (1973)
- Members: Mick Clarke, Gerry Conway, John Ford, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren (RIP: Micky Keene)
- Guests: Jack Emblow, Del Newman, Rick Wakeman
- Producer: Tom Allom
- Free spirit - Hudson-Ford (1974)
- Members: Mick Clarke, John Ford, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren (RIP: Micky Keene, Ken Laws)
- Producer: Tom Allom
- Worlds collide - Hudson-Ford (1975)
- Members: Mick Clarke, John Ford, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren (RIP: Ken Laws)
- Guests: John Mealing (RIP: Dick Morrissey)
- Producer: Tom Allom
- Alpha waves - Locust (1976)
- Members: Ray Allen, Peter Bonas, John Dillon, Brent Forbes, Chris Parren
- Daylight - Hudson Ford (1977)
- Members: Mick Clarke, John Ford, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren (RIP: Ken Laws)
- Guests: Ian Bairnson, Martin Drover, Brent Forbes, Dave Markee, Chris Mercer, Graham Preskett, Ray Russell
- Producer: Robin Geoffrey Cable
- Comments: This was their 4th album as a duo, and the list of musicians includes Ray Russell (guitar), Ian Bairnson (guitar), Mick Clarke (guitar, who was to join the band), Dave Markee (bass), Brent Forbes (bass), Chris Parren (keyboards), Graham Preskett (keyboards, violin), Martin Drover (trumpet), Ken Laws (drums).
- Rock Follies Of 77 - Rock Follies (08/1977)
- Members: Andy Mackay, Chris Parren, Ray Russell, Tony Stevens, Peter Van Hooke
- Guests: Robin Williams
- Technical: John Punter
- Comments: CD contains 1 bonus track.
- Daughter of the night - Jim Capaldi (1978)
- Members: Ray Allen, Peter Bonas, Phil Capaldi, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi, Alan Spenner)
- Guests: Mel Collins, Mickey Feat, Brent Forbes
- The Contender - Jim Capaldi (02/1978)
- Members: Ray Allen, Peter Bonas, Phil Capaldi, Trevor Morais, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi, Alan Spenner)
- Guests: Pete Carr, Ed Greene, Roger Hawkins, David Hood, Jimmy Johnson, Jackie McAuley, Ray Parker, Dean Parks, Chuck Rainey, David Shields, Steve Winwood (RIP: Barry Beckett, Paul Kossoff)
- Electric nights - Jim Capaldi (05/1979)
- Members: Ray Allen, Peter Bonas, Phil Capaldi, Trevor Morais, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi, Alan Spenner)
- Guests: Peter Cox, Rosko Gee, Simon Kirke
- The Sweet smell of... success - Jim Capaldi (07/1980)
- Members: Ray Allen, Peter Bonas, Phil Capaldi, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi, Alan Spenner)
- Guests: Mel Collins, Mickey Feat, Brent Forbes
- Suspended animation - The Monks (1981)
- Members: John Ford, Huw Gower, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren, Brian Willoughby
- Comments: CD reissue contains 6 bonus tracks.
- Midnight Flyer - Midnight Flyer (02/1981)
- Members: Maggie Bell, John Cook, Dave Dowle, Anthony Glynne, Chris Parren, Tony Stevens
- Producer: Mick Ralphs
- Comments: CD reissue contains 2 bonus tracks, taken from the Rock´n´roll party mini-album.
- Let the thunder cry - Jim Capaldi (04/1981)
- Members: Peter Bonas, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi)
- Guests: Mel Collins, Martin Drover, Brent Forbes, Simon Kirke, Andy Newmark, Henry Thomas, Steve Winwood (RIP: Rebop Kwaku Baah, Vicki Brown, Sam Mitchell)
- Comments: Some CD reissue contains bonus tracks. And there´s also a expanded deluxe edition as a 2CD with a complete additional live CD from 1988 with his mate Chris Wood.
- Rock´n´roll party (EP) - Midnight Flyer (01/1982)
- Members: Maggie Bell, John Cook, Dave Dowle, Anthony Glynne, Chris Parren, Tony Stevens
- Producer: Mick Ralphs
- Comments: Mini-LP.
- Fierce heart - Jim Capaldi (05/1983)
- Members: Ray Allen, Peter Bonas, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi)
- Guests: Simon Bell, Mel Collins, Geoff Driscoll, Martin Drover, Brent Forbes, Stevie Lange, Jim Leverton, John Mizarolli, Van Morrison, Nicole Winwood, Steve Winwood (RIP: Bryson Graham)
- Comments: Fierce heart features Jim´s mate Steve Winwood, as well as Van Morrison, John Mizzarolli (guitar), Peter Bonas (guitar, bass), Jim Leverton (bass), Chris Parren (keyboards), Mel Collins (sax), Geoff Driscoll (sax), Martin Drover (trumpet), Bryson Graham (drums), Ray Allen (sax), and vocals by Stevie Lange, Simon Bell.
- High Society - High Society (1984)
- Members: John Ford, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren, Brian Willoughby
- Comments: CD reissue contains bonus tracks.
- One man mission - Jim Capaldi (01/1985)
- Members: Ray Allen, Peter Bonas, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi, Alan Spenner)
- Guests: Simon Bell, Tom Coster, John Giblin, Neil Hubbard, Simon Kirke, Stevie Lange, Jim Leverton, Colin Pincott, Carlos Santana, Orestes Vilato, Godfrey Wang, Snowy White (RIP: Bryson Graham, Steve Marriott)
- Producer: Stewart Levine
- Comments: One man mission features Steve Marriott, Carlos Santana (guitar), Neil Hubbard (guitar), Snowy White (guitar), Peter Bonas (guitar), Colin Pincott (guitar), John Giblin (bass), Jim Leverton (bass), Alan Spenner (bass), Chris Parren (keyboards), Godfrey Wang (keyboards), Pete Harris (keyboards), Bryson Graham (drums), Simon Kirke (drums), Orestes Vilato (percussion, from Santana band), Ray Allen (percussion), and backing vocals by Stevie Lange, Simon Bell, Kenny Lynch.
- Don´t say goodbye - Strawbs (05/1987)
- Members: Dave Cousins, Rod Demick, Tony Hooper, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren, Brian Willoughby
- Comments: It was reissued as a twofer with Ringing down the years.
- Some come running - Jim Capaldi (12/1988)
- Members: Phil Capaldi, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi)
- Guests: Eric Clapton, Mel Collins, Rosko Gee, Michael Hehir, Mick Ralphs, Steve Winwood (RIP: Richie Close, George Harrison)
- Technical: Tim Young
- The Rocky Horror Show (the whole gory story) - The Rocky Horror Show (cast) (1990)
- Members: Clem Cattini, Geoff Driscoll, Derek Griffiths, Chris Parren
- Ringing down the years - Strawbs (1991)
- Members: Dave Cousins, Rod Demick, Tony Hooper, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren, Brian Willoughby
- Greatest hits live! - Strawbs (1993)
- Members: Dave Cousins, Rod Demick, Tony Hooper, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren, Brian Willoughby
- Comments: It was also released on video.
- Greatest hits live! - Strawbs (1994)
- Members: Dave Cousins, Rod Demick, Tony Hooper, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren, Brian Willoughby
- Comments: Live video (there´s a CD edition of the same concert). It was reissued with the title Classic Rock Legends.
- The Rocky Horror Show - soundtrack from the European tour 96/97 - The Rocky Horror Show (cast) (1996)
- Members: Clem Cattini, Geoff Driscoll, Derek Griffiths, Chris Parren
- Living on the outside - Jim Capaldi (09/2001)
- Members: Nick Graham, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi)
- Guests: Ian Paice, Steve Winwood (RIP: George Harrison, Gary Moore)
- Comments: Released in 2001 in Europe, it was released in the States in 2003, with a different album cover and songlist order.
- Hitmaker in concert - Mike Hurst And His All Star Band (08/2003)
- Members: Clem Cattini, Ray Fenwick, Chris Parren
- Comments: Recorded live in January 2003.
- The River sessions - Maggie Bell (2004)
- Members: Maggie Bell, Ronnie Caryl, Paul Francis, Chris Parren, Jeff Seopardie (RIP: Pat Crumly)
- Comments: Recorded live in November 1993.
- Poor boy blue - Jim Capaldi (11/2004)
- Members: Peter Bonas, Phil Capaldi, Mick Dolan, Steve Kinch, Trevor Morais, Chris Parren (RIP: Jim Capaldi)
- Guests: Brent Forbes, Stevie Lange, John Mizarolli, Steve Winwood (RIP: Bryson Graham, Sam Mitchell, Gary Moore)
- Technical: Phill Brown
- Live Montreux July 1981 - Maggie Bell And Midnight Flyer (01/2007)
- Members: Maggie Bell, Dave Dowle, Anthony Glynne, Chris Parren, Tony Stevens
- Guests: Taj Mahal (RIP: Albert Collins)
- Comments: There´s also a DVD edition. The concert was from Montreux Festival, and it includes Albert Collins and Taj Mahal guesting in a few tracks.
- Live Montreux July 1981 - Maggie Bell And Midnight Flyer (01/2007)
- Members: Maggie Bell, Dave Dowle, Anthony Glynne, Chris Parren, Tony Stevens
- Guests: Taj Mahal (RIP: Albert Collins)
- Comments: There´s also a CD edition.
- I never go out in the rain - High Society (01/2009)
- Members: John Ford, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren, Brian Willoughby
- Guests: Simon Bishop, Huw Gower, Nick Pentelow, Nigel Portman Smith
- 3AM - 3AM (08/2010)
- Members: Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton
- Long time coming - 3AM (2012)
- Members: Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton
- Repertoire - Hudson-Ford (1976)
- Members: John Ford, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren (RIP: Ken Laws)
- Fretwork - Jack-E McAuley (01/1997)
- Members: Clive Bunker, Rod Demick, Steve Dixon, John Gustafson, Jackie McAuley, Chris Parren, Nick Payn, Howard Tibble
- Guests: Melanie Harrold, Kevin McAlea, Richard Simmons
- Comments: A great, veteran player and singer. This album is a compilation of his two former solo albums (Gael Force and Headspin), and it features lots of great players: John Gustafson (bass), Rod Demick (bass, vocals), Chris Parren (keyboards), Kevin McAlea (keyboards), Richard Simmons (keyboards), Nick Payn (flute, harmonica), Clive Bunker (drums), Steve Dixon (drums), plus vocals by the wonderful Melanie Harrold.
- A Taste of Strawbs - Strawbs (10/2006)
- Members: Don Airey, Rod Coombes, Dave Cousins, Chas Cronk, Rod Demick, Tony Fernandez, John Ford, John Hawken, Tony Hooper, Rick Hudson, Chris Parren, Andy Richards, Adam Wakeman, Rick Wakeman, Blue Weaver, Brian Willoughby (RIP: Ron Chesterman, Sandy Denny, Robert Kirby)
- Guests: Miller Anderson, Roger Glover, Jon Hiseman, Ric Lee, Leo Lyons, Ric Sanders, Tony Visconti (RIP: Nicky Hopkins, Ronnie Verrell)
- Producer: Jeff Griffin (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
- Comments: 5CD boxset with lots of unreleased tracks.
- Best of - sound & vision - Maggie Bell (11/2008)
- Members: Colin Allen, Miller Anderson, Maggie Bell, Dave Dowle, Anthony Glynne, Colin Hodgkinson, Zoot Money, Chris Parren, Tony Stevens
- Guests: Taj Mahal (RIP: Albert Collins)
- Comments: Compilation comprising 1 CD plus the live DVD of the Midnight Flyer concert in Montreux in July 1981.
- Ready or not - Ray Russell (1977)
- Members: Martin Drover, Mo Foster, Tony Hymas, Simon Phillips, Tony Roberts, Ray Russell
- Guests: Liz Edwards, Alan Greed, Malcolm Griffiths, Annie Kavanagh, Andy Mackay, Chris Parren, John Punter, Peter Van Hooke, Reg Webb, Tim Whitehead, Gavyn Wright
- Comments: CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks.
- Resolving contradictions - Andy Mackay (10/1978)
- Members: Andy Mackay
- Guests: Phill Brown, Mo Foster, Phil Manzanera, Chris Parren, Ray Russell, Tony Stevens, Paul Thompson, Peter Van Hooke, Gavyn Wright
- Comments: This was one of the solo albums by Roxy Music sax player. This album features Ray Russell (guitar, also strings and brass arrangements), Phil Manzanera (guitar), Mo Foster (bass), Tony Stevens (bass), Chris Parren (keyboards), Tim Wheater (flute), Pete Van Hooke (drums), Paul Thompson (drums). As we can see, some of Andy's mates in Roxy Music, as well as most of the Rock Follies lineup. It was recorded between March and July 1978. The album was reissued on CD in 1990. But, good news are that it has been reissued again in 1999, this time with 4 bonus tracks.
- Strangers in paradise - Yellow Dog (1981)
- Members: Herbie Armstrong, Rod Demick, Kenny Young
- Guests: Nick Glennie-Smith, Ricky Medlocke, Phil Palmer, Chris Parren, Peter Van Hooke
- Comments: Strangers in paradise was recorded with Phil Palmer (guitar), Phil McWalters (guitar), Phil Becque (bass), Kevin Llewellyn (bass), Mark Yates (bass), Chris Parren (keyboards), Nick Glennie Smith (keyboards), Mark Steeds (keyboards), Peter Van Hooke (drums), Ricky Medlocke (drums), Mush Chimes (drums), Chris Warwick (percussion).
- Un-American blues activities volume 1 - VVAA (1989)
- Guests: Andy Beer, Stuart Blandamer, Bruce Boardman, Mick Clarke, John Edwards, Chris Farlowe, Steve Farr, Tony Hepworth, Ruby James, Ray Minhinnet, Noel Norris, Chris Parren, Nick Payn, Alan Scott, Graham Walker, Geraint Watkins
- Producer: Mike Vernon
- Comments: It contains tracks by: Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds, Blues´n´Trouble, The Balham Alligators, Roma Pierre & Her Backdoormen, Mick Pini band, Juice On The Loose, Mick Clarke Band, The Red Hot Pokers and Ray Minhinnet´s UK Busters.
- Vol pour Sidney (Aller) - VVAA (1992)
- Guests: Steve Beresford, Terry Bozzio, Hugh Burns, Tony Coe, Lol Coxhill, Urszula Dudziak, Dave Green, Sylvia Hallett, Tony Hymas, Lee Konitz, Brian Lemon, Taj Mahal, Chris Parren, Pat Thomas, Charlie Watts (RIP: Elvin Jones)
- Comments: Atypical sampler with tracks by: Lol Coxhill & Pat Thomas, British Summer Time Ends, Elvin Jones, Michel Doneda, Taj Mahal, The Lonely Bears, Steve Beresford, Charlie Watts, Pepsi (it´s really Pepsi & The Blue Spiders), Lee Konitz and Urszula Dudziak.
- Essex delta blues vol II - A to Z - VVAA (2006)
- Guests: Paul Dean, Paul Green, Mick Parker, Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton
- Comments: Sampler featuring tracks by B2B, Richard Dobney Band, The Heaters, The Customtones, Spillage, The Zoltans, 3AM, The Untouchables, Jamie Williams Band, Bad Town Blues, Johnny Gunner &The Raiders, The Rockin´ Armadillos, The Swamp Cats.
- The Great dames of rock´n´roll - VVAA (1982)
- Guests: Chris Parren, Ray Russell (RIP: Andy Brown, Barry De Souza)
- Comments: Library album.
- Going off big time OST - OST (2000)
- Guests: Mark Griffiths, Chris Parren, Andy Roberts, Ralph Salmins
- Comments: The music in this movie was composed by Andy Roberts and Mike Moran, and the musicians are: Andy Roberts (guitar), Mark Griffiths (guitar), Chris Parren (keyboards), Ralph Salmins (drums), but I don´t know if they appear in the soundtrack CD.
- The Greatest little soul band in the world - J J Jackson (1969)
- Members: Terry Smith (RIP: Dick Morrissey)
- Guests: Chris Parren, Rico Rodrigues, Larry Steele, Jeff Whittaker (RIP: Bill Eyden, John Marshall)
- J J Jackson´s dilemma - J J Jackson (1970)
- Members: Dave Quincy, Terry Smith (RIP: Dick Morrissey)
- Guests: John Bennett, Ian Hague, Chris Parren, Dick Parry, Larry Steele
- To seek a new home - Brother Jack McDuff (1970)
- Members: (RIP: Jack McDuff)
- Guests: John Bennett, Adrian Drover, Martin Drover, Norman Leppard, Terry Noonan, Bud Parkes, Chris Parren, Terry Smith, Larry Steele (RIP: Dick Morrissey)
- Producer: Lew Futterman
- My Spanish album - Albert Hammond (1976)
- Guests: Madeline Bell, Hugh Burns, Helen Chappelle, B J Cole, Gerry Conway, Pat Donaldson, Tristan Fry, Richard Hewson, Mike Moran, Chris Parren, Simon Phillips, Barry St John, Liza Strike (RIP: Vicki Brown)
- Summer holiday - Ian Gomm (1978)
- Members: Ian Gomm
- Guests: Herbie Flowers, Chris Parren (RIP: Barry De Souza)
- Producer: (RIP: Martin Rushent)
- Comments: This album was also known with the title Gomm with the wind.
- Pleasure signals - Wilding/Bonus (1978)
- Guests: Phil Chen, Andy Clark, Todd Cochran, Phil Collins, John Giblin, John Goodsall, Preston Heyman, Robin Lumley, Chris Parren, Michael Shrieve, Kate St John, Phil Todd (RIP: Rebop Kwaku Baah, Kiki Gyan, Morris Pert)
- Technical: Dick Cuthell
- Welcome to the cruise - Judie Tzuke (1979)
- Members: Mike Paxman, Judie Tzuke
- Guests: Roy Babbington, Paul Buckmaster, Mo Foster, Paul Hart, Steve Nye, Chris Parren, Simon Phillips, Ray Russell, Richard Studt, Peter Van Hooke, Ray Warleigh, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Barry De Souza, Morris Pert)
- Producer: John Punter
- Comments: Welcome to the cruise was Tzuke´s first album (although it was names Stay with me ´till dawn in its American release), featuring Ray Russell (guitar, also brass arrangements), Mike Paxman (guitar, percussion), Mo Foster (bass), Roy Babbington (bass), Chris Parren (keyboards), Paul Hart (keyboards), Steve Nye (keyboards), Ray Warleigh (sax), Simon Phillips (drums), Pete Van Hooke (drums), Barry De Souza (drums), Morris Pert (percussion). String arrangements by Paul Buckmaster.
- Waves - Mike Batt (1980)
- Members: Mike Batt
- Guests: B J Cole, Mel Collins, Ray Cooper, Jim Cregan, Nigel Jenkins, Chris Karan, Trevor Morais, Chris Parren, Frank Ricotti, Ray Russell
- Comments: Waves was recorded during the summer of 1980 and it features Ray Russell (guitar), Jim Cregan (guitar), Nigel Jenkins (guitar), B.J. Cole (pedal steel guitar), Frank McDonald (bass), Chris Parren (keyboards), Mel Collins (sax), Frank Ricotti (percussion), Trevor Morais (drums).
- What a blow - Ian Gomm (1980)
- Members: Alan Coulter, Rod Demick, Nick Glennie-Smith, Ian Gomm, Ray Taff Williams
- Guests: B J Cole, Herbie Flowers, Malcolm Morley, Chris Parren, Raf Ravenscroft (RIP: Barry De Souza, Martin Rushent)
- Comments: He was a member of great band Brinsley Schwarz from 1970 to 1975. He has released several solo albums. On this one, he's backed by Ray Taff Williams (guitar), B.J. Cole (pedal steel guitar), Herbie Flowers (bass), Rod Demick (bass, from Meal Ticket with Steve Simpson), Nick Glennie-Smith (keyboards), Malcolm Morley (keyboards), Chris Parren (keyboards), Raf Ravenscroft (sax), Alan Coulter (drums), Barry De Souza (drums). CD reissue from 2002 contains bonus tracks.
- Exiled - Exiled (08/1980)
- Guests: Colin Blunstone, Mitch Dalton, Stuart Elliott, Bernie Frost, John Giblin, DeLisle Harper, Joe Jammer, Luis Jardim, Laurence Juber, Paul Keogh, Dave Lawson, Robin Lumley, Dan McCafferty, Chris Parren, Andy Pask, Craig Pruess, Ray Russell, Paul Thompson (RIP: Lesley Duncan, John ´Irish´ Earle, Tommy Eyre)
- Comments: A project led by Bob Mitchell and Steve Coe, with many famous guests: people from Status Quo, Nazareth, Zombies, and great players such as Tommy Eyre or Ray Russell, among others. The lineup is amazing: Colin Blunstone (vocals), Dan McCafferty (vocals, from Nazareth), Francis Rossi (vocals, from Status Quo), Lesley Duncan (vocals), Terry Cassidy (vocals), Joe Jammer (guitar), Laurence Juber (guitar, from Wings), Paul Keogh (guitar), Ray Russell (guitar), Mitch Dalton (guitar), John Giblin (bass), Delisle Harper (bass), Andy Pask (bass), Sonny LeMaire (bass), Tommy Eyre (keyboards), Dave Lawson (keyboards, from Greenslade), Robin Lumley (keyboards), Chris Parren (keyboards), Steve Coe (keyboards), Marlon Hargis (keyboards), Craig Pruess (keyboards), John Earle (sax), Lee Greenwood (sax), the great Ricky Skaggs (mandolin, violin), Louis Jardim (percussion), Terry McMillan (percussion), Stuart Elliott (drums), Paul Thompson (drums), Steve Goetzman (drums), Nigel Martinez (drums).
- Before your very eyes - Deke Leonard (03/1981)
- Members: Martin Ace, Dave Charles, Deke Leonard
- Guests: Billy Bremner, Doreen Chanter, Martin Drover, Dave Edmunds, John McKenzie, Chris Mercer, Malcolm Morley, Chris Parren, Vicky Silva, Terry Williams (RIP: Ron Aspery, Kenny Moore)
- Producer: (RIP: Martin Rushent)
- Technical: David Grinsted, Barry Hammond
- Comments: Deke was the lead guitarist in the superb Welsh band Man. He also recorded his own albums, like this one. With some members of his former band Man, like Martin Ace (bass), John McKenzie (bass), Malcolm Morley (keyboards) and Terry Williams (drums, later in Rockpile and Dire Straits). Several then-current companions of Terry Williams in Rockpile, Dave Edmunds (guitar), Billy Bremmer (guitar) also played here. More musicians: Chris Mercer (sax), Ron Aspery (sax, from Back Door), Chris Parren (keyboards), Martin Drover (trumpet), Doreen Chanter (backing vocals), etc. Recorded in 1977 and 1979, but it was released in March 1981. CD reissue contains 2 bonus tracks.
- Message from the 5th stone - John Mizarolli (1982)
- Members: John Mizarolli
- Guests: Don Airey, Richard Bailey, Ginger Baker, Sam Brown, John Elstar, Stevie Lange, Noel McCalla, John McKenzie, Brett Morgan, Chris Parren, Henry Thomas, Joy Yates (RIP: Vicki Brown)
- Comments: In Message from the 5th stone, John has his old boss Ginger Baker guesting, plus some other great musicians: Jon Elstar (vocals), Noel McCalla (vocals), Don Airey (keyboards), Chris Parren (keyboards), Henry Thomas (bass), John McKenzie (bass), Brett Morgan (drums), Richard Bailey (drums), and backing vocals by Stevie Lange, Joy Yates, Vicki Brown and Sam Brown.
- Charlie - Charlie (1983)
- Members: Richard Cottle, Bob Henrit, Terry Thomas, Terry Wilson-Slesser
- Guests: Andy Clark, Felix Krish, Mutt Lange, Adrian Lee, Chris Parren, Nick Payn
- Technical: George Marino
- Zen Attack - Zen Attack (1983)
- Members: Rosko Gee (RIP: Bryson Graham)
- Guests: Peter Bonas, Mike McEvoy, Chris Parren, Dave Rose (RIP: Rebop Kwaku Baah)
- Chosen people - Dave Davies (10/1983)
- Members: Dave Davies
- Guests: Martyn Ford, Bob Henrit, Chris Parren, Dave Wintour
- Technical: Bob Ludwig
- Careless whisper (SINGLE) - George Michael (1984)
- Members: Danny Cummings, Deon Estus, George Michael
- Guests: Hugh Burns, Trevor Murrell, Chris Parren
- Double crossed - Jim Diamond (1985)
- Members: Jim Diamond, Simon Kirke, Paul ´Wix´ Wickens
- Guests: Tony Beard, Martin Ditcham, Graham Lyle, Robbie McIntosh, John McKenzie, Zoot Money, Chris Parren, Colin Pincott, Earl Slick (RIP: Dick Morrissey)
- Producer: Pip Williams
- Comments: CD reissue contains bonus tracks.
- Come on - Ian Gomm (1997)
- Members: Alan Coulter, Rod Demick, Nick Glennie-Smith, Ian Gomm, Ray Taff Williams
- Guests: Herbie Flowers, Malcolm Morley, Chris Parren, Raf Ravenscroft (RIP: Barry De Souza)
- Producer: Bob Andrews (RIP: Martin Rushent)
- Comments: Compilation comprising songs from Gomm´s first three albums (Summer holiday, What a blow and Village voice).
- Jim Diamond - Jim Diamond (05/2001)
- Members: Jim Diamond
- Guests: Alan Dunn, Benny Gallagher, Graham Lyle, Ollie Marland, John McKenzie, Phil Palmer, Chris Parren
- Hold on - the very best of Ian Gomm - Ian Gomm (06/2005)
- Members: Alan Coulter, Rod Demick, Ian Gomm
- Guests: Herbie Flowers, Clive Gregson, Phil Palmer, Chris Parren, John Pugh, Raf Ravenscroft (RIP: Barry De Souza)
- Producer: Bob Andrews (RIP: Martin Rushent)
QUESTIONS:
01. Can anybody tell me if Chris Parren was a member of Zen Attack, or if he only played in their album in a session basis?
02. I need to find the credits for Chris Parren collaborations backing: Doris Troy, Labi Siffre, Bobby Womack and The Three Degrees, among others.
03. Was Chris a member of J J Jackson´s band, or did he play in his 2 albums as a sessionman?
04. I need to check the soundtrack for the movie Songcatcher, in order to check if Chris Parren was involved.
05. I need to find the credits for Chris Parren´s involvement with: Eurythmics, Lulu or The Real Thing.
RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 24
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From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have:
From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:
From the comprehensive Rockpalast site (by Michael Marsch), we have:
From the fantastic The British Sound blog (by Bruno Ceriotti), we have rock family trees about:
Wikipedia doesn´t want to include links to this website, but I won´t do the same with them. So, from the great Wikipedia, we have:
RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 10
Disclaimer: I don´t own or upload any of the videos linked here. I just include links to live videos that are already available, in order to show the work of this musician. Anyway, if someone feels that some link shouldn't be included, please write me at the email address shown below. And if you know of more videos featuring Chris Parren, please, also write me with the link.
- 3AM - My Version 3AM live. (Resolution: 360)
- 3AM - Unknown Title 3AM live in 2007 (short fragment). (Resolution: 360)
- 3AM - I Don´t Believe You 3AM live in March 2007.
- 3AM - My Version 3AM live in 2008. (Resolution: 360)
- 3AM - The Thrill Is Gone 3AM live in June 2008. (Resolution: 360)
- 3AM - Brazen (Weep) 3AM live in August 2010. (Resolution: 360)
- 3AM - I´d Rather Go Blind 3AM live in March 2010 (incomplete song). (Resolution: 480)
- 3AM - I Don´t Believe You 3AM live in June 2010. (Resolution: 480)
- 3AM - Do You Really Know Your Man? 3AM live, probably in 2010. (Resolution: 360)
- 3AM - (Hearing Things) For The First Time 3AM live, probably in 2010. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton. Rest of the band unknown to me.
Featuring: Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton.
Featuring: Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton. Rest of the band unknown to me.
Featuring: Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton. Rest of the band unknown to me.
Featuring: Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton. Rest of the band unknown to me.
Featuring: Fussi Andersen, Tola Lamont, Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton.
Featuring: Fussi Andersen, Tola Lamont, Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton.
Featuring: Fussi Andersen, Tola Lamont, Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton.
Featuring: Fussi Andersen, Tola Lamont, Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton.
Featuring: Fussi Andersen, Tola Lamont, Chris Parren, Andy Renton, Tim Renton.
THANKS:
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WHAT'S NEW:
30/March/2012 - Added a new album by his band 3AM. Very special thanks to Tim Renton.
26/April/2010 - Page added to the blog.
03/September/2001 - Original page written by me (in the old site).
RELATED MUSICIANS:
Chris Parren mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
Rick Hudson (13)
Peter Bonas (10)
Jim Capaldi (10)
Rod Demick (10)
John Ford (9)
Ray Russell (8)
Brian Willoughby (8)
Ray Allen (7)
Brent Forbes (7)
Tony Stevens (7)
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Hi just another up-date, 3am split in 2008 and searched for a new vocalist and have started gigging again this year 2010. Chris Parren still very much part of the set up and we have just released a new CD simply entitled "3AM"
ReplyDeleteLine up: Tola Lamont (vox), Tim Renton (guitars) Chris Parren (keys), Andy Renton (drums) Fussi Andersen (bass)
Thanks, Anonymous. I'll include that info in the text of the page. If you can provide me with some additional info, please write me at my email address, and I'll ask you a couple of questions. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi, this is anonymous, aka Tim Renton on tim.mdp@btinternet.com, I am guitarist/songwriter for 3am and am currently gigging with Chris Parren, what more info would you like?
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