Graham Parker

Graham Parker is an English singer and songwriter who formed a band with musicians from the British pub-rock circuit in 1975. As Graham Parker and the Rumour, they recorded Howlin’ Wind with producer Nick Lowe, followed by Heat Treatment and Stick to Me.

Squeezing Out Sparks, produced by Jack Nitzsche and released in 1979, became one of his best-known albums. Parker continued recording after the Rumour’s original run, sometimes working with former band members, and released albums including The Mona Lisa’s Sister and Don’t Tell Columbus. He has also published fiction, including the story collection Carp Fishing on Valium.