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Australian singer (–)

For the member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council in Australia, see Doug Parkinson (politician).

Musical artist

Douglas John Parkinson (30 October – 15 March )^[1] was an Australian pop and rock singer.

He led the bands Strings and Things/A Sound (), the Questions (–), Doug Parkinson in Focus (–, ), Fanny Adams (–), the Life Organisation (), Southern Star Band (–) and Doug Parkinson Band (–).

Doug parkinson sings joe cocker biography

Doug Parkinson in Focus's cover version of the Beatles' track "Dear Prudence" (May ) peaked at No.&#;5 on the Go-Set National Top&#; 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 ) by Southern Star Band and Heartbeat to Heartbeat (March ) by Doug Parkinson Band, reached the National Top&#; Australian musicologist Ian McFarlane wrote that Parkinson