Graham Parker, ‘Squeezing Out Sparks’ (‘Record World” magazine, March 31, 1979). Click to enlarge.

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 Jackson. Listen in to Graham Parker and The Rumour’s “Protection” below – and have a wonderful Friday!

Previously on Vintage Ads: Chuck Berry, ‘Tulane’ (1970)