Jack Parnell
John Russell Parnell, known professionally as Jack Parnell, was born on August
6, 1923, in London, England, was a musician and musical editor. He began his
musical career during military service in the 1940s, joining Buddy
Featherstonhaugh’s Radio Rhythm Club Sextet and playing drums with Vic Lewis.
From 1944 to 1946, Parnell recorded with Lewis. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s,
he was voted best drummer in the Melody Maker poll for seven consecutive years.
In 1956, Parnell became the musical director for ATV until 1981. He composed
several television themes, including "Love Story...
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Big Band Swing
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Route 66Jack Parnell
With a Song In My Heart
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Is You Is or Is You Ain't My BabyJack Parnell
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Ugly ChileJack Parnell
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A Sky Blue Shirt and a Rainbow TieJack Parnell
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Mean Old Bed Bug BluesJack Parnell
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