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'''Doug Parmenter''' is a musician and close friend of [[Kelly Jones]] of [[Stereophonics]] fame. They met whilst Kelly was writing the third [[Stereophonics]] album, when Doug was only beginning to play bass whilst still at school. Being around Kelly and others much older and more musically knowledgeable than him, he learned quickly, becoming competent at a very young age. |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|11|06|}} |
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| origin = [[Reading, Berkshire]], England |
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| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[Post-Britpop]] |
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| occupation = Musician |
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| years_active = 2001–2010 |
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| instrument = Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, clarinet, violin |
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| associated_acts = [[John Power (singer-songwriter)|John Power]], [[Stereophonics]], [[KT Tunstall]], [[Jack White (musician)|Jack White]]. |
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'''Doug Parmenter''' (born 6 November 1987) is a British musician, songwriter, record producer and film-maker from [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]], [[Berkshire]], England.<ref name=NME>''[[New Musical Express]]'', June 2007</ref> |
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Doug claims that he began to play [[piano]] "before learning to walk", however others have suggested that he started at 4 years old, before starting school. Before reaching his 12th birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, however he lacked any real drive to pursue music as a career at that point.<ref name=NME>New Musical Express, June 2007</ref> |
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Parmenter learned to play the [[piano]] at a young age. Before reaching his twelfth birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, although he lacked the drive to pursue music as a career.<ref name="NME"/> After teaching himself to play the [[bass guitar]], he began to collaborate and write with others, later developing his skills on the other side of the [[Mixing console|mixing desk]].<ref name=NME/> |
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It was only when he began to play [[bass guitar]], a step back from being "the lead", that he realised he could collaborate and write with others, without being the focus of peoples' attention. Although he doesn't come across as being shy (much the opposite in some interviews) he has always avoided being the centre of attention, his modesty preventing him from seeking the undue publicity which characterised many musicians, which he despised.<ref name=NME/> |
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Parmenter is half of the duo [[The Idles]], a partnership formed with the guitarist and pianist Joseph Fuller, who frequently gigged and collaborated with other musicians in [[Reading, Berkshire]]. They developed a countrywide fan base after receiving national airplay on [[BBC Radio 1]]. Together they championed the music scenes of Reading and nearby communities.<ref name=Q>''Q'' Magazine, August 2005</ref> |
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Since appearing on ''[[Later... with Jools Holland]]'',<ref name="later with jools holland">''Later... With Jools Holland'' and later going on to date the star, [[BBC Television]], 2007</ref> Parmenter has performed and collaborated with [[John Power (singer-songwriter)|John Power]],<ref name=NME/> [[KT Tunstall]] and [[Jack White (musician)|Jack White]]. |
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==Glastonbury Festival== |
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Since March 2008, Doug has begun to formalise his retirement from music and settle down "within the next year or so, somewhere far away from hustle-bustle and big business". |
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| ⚫ | Parmenter's most infamous performance was as the unofficial opening act of the [[Glastonbury Festival]] 2003. The Idles had been asked to perform the sound check for the Jazz World stage on the Thursday, whilst the main stages open officially on the Friday. After drinking too much [[Brothers Cider|Brothers Pear Cider]] before the set, he ran across the stage, failed to negotiate the [[drum kit]], and was stretchered off stage with a suspected broken leg. Subsequent medical inspection revealed a sprained ankle.<ref name="Glastonbury Q Daily">Glastonbury Q Daily, 27 June 2003</ref> He went on later in the weekend to play an unannounced set on [[The Left Field]] stage.<ref name="Q Glastonbury review">Q Glastonbury Review, 2003</ref> |
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==Retirement From the Music Industry== |
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==The "Jazz World Incident"== |
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Despite the wide global audience his work has reached, Parmenter has consistently shunned fame and fought to maintain what he describes as "a regular lifestyle". Since 2010, he has begun to formalise his retirement from the [[music industry]]. |
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He is a dedicated member of his local [[Neighborhood Watch]] scheme, routinely assisting local police with investigations into public disturbances. Most recently, he has made [[CCTV]] footage available to [https://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/sonning-common/173421/arson-suspected-after-hay-bales-are-destroyed-in-fire.html ongoing inquiries].<ref name="Henley Standard">[https://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/sonning-common/173421/arson-suspected-after-hay-bales-are-destroyed-in-fire.html Henley Standard], 06 July 2022</ref> |
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Since this time Doug has become a severe recluse and was last spotted wildly lunging at the post man with a Victoria sponge cake. |
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Latest revision as of 16:37, 8 July 2023
Doug Parmenter | |
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| Birth name | Doug Parmenter |
| Born | 6 November 1987 |
| Origin | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Genres | Rock, Post-Britpop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, clarinet, violin |
| Years active | 2001–2010 |
Doug Parmenter (born 6 November 1987) is a British musician, songwriter, record producer and film-maker from Reading, Berkshire, England.[1]
Parmenter learned to play the piano at a young age. Before reaching his twelfth birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, although he lacked the drive to pursue music as a career.[1] After teaching himself to play the bass guitar, he began to collaborate and write with others, later developing his skills on the other side of the mixing desk.[1]
Parmenter is half of the duo The Idles, a partnership formed with the guitarist and pianist Joseph Fuller, who frequently gigged and collaborated with other musicians in Reading, Berkshire. They developed a countrywide fan base after receiving national airplay on BBC Radio 1. Together they championed the music scenes of Reading and nearby communities.[2]
Since appearing on Later... with Jools Holland,[3] Parmenter has performed and collaborated with John Power,[1] KT Tunstall and Jack White.
Glastonbury Festival
[edit]Parmenter's most infamous performance was as the unofficial opening act of the Glastonbury Festival 2003. The Idles had been asked to perform the sound check for the Jazz World stage on the Thursday, whilst the main stages open officially on the Friday. After drinking too much Brothers Pear Cider before the set, he ran across the stage, failed to negotiate the drum kit, and was stretchered off stage with a suspected broken leg. Subsequent medical inspection revealed a sprained ankle.[4] He went on later in the weekend to play an unannounced set on The Left Field stage.[5]
Retirement From the Music Industry
[edit]Despite the wide global audience his work has reached, Parmenter has consistently shunned fame and fought to maintain what he describes as "a regular lifestyle". Since 2010, he has begun to formalise his retirement from the music industry.
He is a dedicated member of his local Neighborhood Watch scheme, routinely assisting local police with investigations into public disturbances. Most recently, he has made CCTV footage available to ongoing inquiries.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d New Musical Express, June 2007
- ^ Q Magazine, August 2005
- ^ Later... With Jools Holland and later going on to date the star, BBC Television, 2007
- ^ Glastonbury Q Daily, 27 June 2003
- ^ Q Glastonbury Review, 2003
- ^ Henley Standard, 06 July 2022
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