Bob Parr

Born the son of a famous Cirkus Brumbach performer with the 'Parroff Trio', and big band singer 'Madeline Mahoney'. Bob Parr studied voice with the renowned Miniperle Taylor in Sarasota, Florida, and performed in several off-Broadway shows, including 'The Student Prince' and 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'. Parr attended Berklee College of Music in Boston before transferring to University of North Texas, Denton, where he pursued a degree in Instrumental Performance on the bass. In 1979 Parr joined the 'Cher-Take Me Home' tour, and continued to tour with the artist 'Cher' for some three more years. Parr also became a regular on the Los Angeles session scene, having played on several Television and FIlm soundtracks and underscoring. Parr has recorded with several major artists including: Barry White, Gladys Knight, The Jetts, Bob Mamet, and Gloria Loring. Parr transitioned from session player to music producer with the artist Meri D. Marshall in 1984, and won both the Tokyo Music Festival