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'''Doug Parmenter''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] musician, and |
'''Doug Parmenter''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] musician, songwriter and record producer from Reading, Berkshire.<ref name=NME>New Musical Express, June 2007</ref> |
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Parmenter learned to play [[piano]] at a young age. Before reaching his twelfth birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, however he lacked any drive to pursue music as a career.<ref name=NME>New Musical Express, June 2007</ref> In learning to play the [[bass guitar]], he realised he could collaborate and write with others, without being the focus of peoples' attention. His modesty prevented him from seeking the publicity which characterised many musicians.<ref name=NME/> |
Parmenter learned to play [[piano]] at a young age. Before reaching his twelfth birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, however he lacked any drive to pursue music as a career.<ref name=NME>New Musical Express, June 2007</ref> In learning to play the [[bass guitar]], he realised he could collaborate and write with others, without being the focus of peoples' attention. His modesty prevented him from seeking the publicity which characterised many musicians.<ref name=NME/> |
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Doug Parmenter | |
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| Birth name | Doug Parmenter |
| Origin | Reading, England, UK |
| Genres | Rock, Post-Britpop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2001–2008 |
Doug Parmenter is a British musician, songwriter and record producer from Reading, Berkshire.[1]
Parmenter learned to play piano at a young age. Before reaching his twelfth birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, however he lacked any drive to pursue music as a career.[1] In learning to play the bass guitar, he realised he could collaborate and write with others, without being the focus of peoples' attention. His modesty prevented him from seeking the publicity which characterised many musicians.[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.
Since March 2008 however, Parmenter has begun to formalise his retirement from the music industry and settle down.
Glastonbury Festival
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]