Doug Parkinson

Doug Parkinson
5 Bands 12 Recordings 17 Gigs

Doug Parkinson was born on the 30th of October 1946 in Newcastle, New South Wales and died on the 15th of March 2021 aged 74


Doug Parkinson is known to have been a member of 5 bands

The Questions

Lead Vocals 1966 - 1968

The "A" Sound
The "A" Sound

Lead Vocals/Guitar 1966 - 1966

In Focus
In Focus

Vocals 1968 - 1970

Fanny Adams
Fanny Adams

Lead Vocals 1970 - 1971


Doug Parkinson discography - 12 recordings

Without You/Hair by Doug Parkinson
Without You/Hair

Single - First charted on September 22nd, 1969, and peaked at 4th position.

Baby Blue Eyes by Doug Parkinson
Baby Blue Eyes

Single - First charted on April 13th, 1970, and peaked at 42nd position.

Love Gun

Single - First charted on July 16th, 1973, and peaked at 99th position.

Everlasting Love by Doug Parkinson
Everlasting Love

Single - First charted on December 9th, 1974, and peaked at 22nd position.

Love Is Like A Cloudy Day

Single - First charted on June 2nd, 1975, and peaked at 95th position.

The Hungry Years by Doug Parkinson
The Hungry Years

Single - First charted on September 11th, 1978, and peaked at 88th position.

I'll Be Around by Doug Parkinson
I'll Be Around

Single - First charted on January 29th, 1979, and peaked at 22nd position.

I'll Be Around (with Southern Star Band) by Doug Parkinson
I'll Be Around (with Southern Star Band)

Album - First charted on March 12th, 1979, and peaked at 37th position.

You Ain't Going Nowhere Without Me by Doug Parkinson
You Ain't Going Nowhere Without Me

Single - First charted on November 5th, 1979, and peaked at 70th position.

The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by Doug Parkinson
The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore

Single - First charted on August 24th, 1981, and peaked at 18th position.

Better Keep Your Hands Off My (Potential New Girlfriend) by Doug Parkinson
Better Keep Your Hands Off My (Potential New Girlfriend)

Single - First charted on October 4th, 1982, and peaked at 97th position.

Heartbeat To Heartbeat by Doug Parkinson
Heartbeat To Heartbeat

Album - First charted on May 2nd, 1983, and peaked at 59th position.


17 Known Gigs for Doug Parkinson

Date Venue City
Lidcombe Oval, Lidcombe. NSW Sunday 12th November 1972 Lidcombe Oval Lidcombe, NSW
Sunday 9th October 1977 Regent Theatre Sydney, NSW
Friday 16th February 1979 Flicks Manly, NSW
Paddington Green Hotel, Paddington. NSW Friday 23rd November 1979 Paddington Green Hotel Paddington, NSW
Strata Motor Inn, Cremorne. NSW Saturday 24th November 1979 Strata Motor Inn Cremorne, NSW
Sunday 25th November 1979 Pleasures Wine Bar Kogarah, NSW
The Manzil Room, Kings Cross. NSW Thursday 28th February 1980 The Manzil Room Kings Cross, NSW
Caringbah Inn, Caringbah. NSW Friday 29th February 1980 Caringbah Inn Caringbah, NSW
Strata Motor Inn, Cremorne. NSW Saturday 1st March 1980 Strata Motor Inn Cremorne, NSW
The Manzil Room, Kings Cross. NSW Friday 20th June 1980 The Manzil Room Kings Cross, NSW
The Manzil Room, Kings Cross. NSW Friday 27th June 1980 The Manzil Room Kings Cross, NSW
Saturday 28th November 1981 Commodore Hotel

Afternoon show. Free.

Sandringham, VIC
Prospect Hill Hotel, Kew. VIC Wednesday 14th July 1982 Prospect Hill Hotel Kew, VIC
Wednesday 24th April 1985 Didi's - Brookvale Hotel Brookvale, NSW
Friday 26th April 1985 Leumeah Hotel Leumeah, NSW
Thursday 2nd May 1985 Stallions Hurstville, NSW
Seven Hills Hotel, Seven Hills. NSW Friday 8th May 1987 Seven Hills Hotel Seven Hills, NSW