Tag Archives: The Rumour

Playback!: Graham Parker & The Rumour, ‘Hey Lord, Don’t Ask Me Questions’ (Live ’77)

Posted on by July 19, 2017

Let’s take five minutes and watch Graham Parker and The Rumour performing “Hey Lord, Don’t Ask Me Questions” at London’s Hippodrome in March 1977. At the time of this performance “Hey, Lord” was still an unreleased gem. The tune later … Continue reading →

Vintage Ads: Graham Parker, ‘Squeezing Out Sparks’ (1979)

Posted on by April 15, 2017

“It’s anti-anesthetic.” Graham Parker’s Squeezing Out Sparks L.P. released in March of 1979. Pub-rocking Parker just barely preceded the punk and new wave movements in the UK and was a likely influence on artists ranging from Elvis Costello to Joe … Continue reading →