Ian Parker (keyboardist)

Ian Parker
Background information
Born (1953-11-26) 26 November 1953
Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentKeyboards
Years active1969–present
Member ofThe Hollies
Websitewww.ianparkermusic.net

Ian Parker (born 26 November 1953) is a Scottish keyboardist, vocalist, composer, DJ and producer.

Ian has played keyboards with The Hollies since 1991 and with Clannad from 1988 to 2016, extensively touring the world and recording with both bands. He has also played with Elkie Brooks, Joan Armatrading, Killing Joke, Tom Robinson Band, Three Degrees, Moya Brennan, Samantha Fox, Mud, Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Phil Collins, Killer B's, Gloria Gaynor, Katrina and the Waves, Chuck Berry, the Nolans, Wall Street Crash, and the Platters, and has been Musical Director for the Drifters, Del Shannon, Percy Sledge and the Chi-Lites.