John Parsons

JOHN PARSONS : Born in Pontllanfraith, South Wales, UK. At about the age of fourteen, he switched from wanting to be "PELE" to
wanting to be "CLAPTON".
Earliest influences include "THE BEATLES, CREAM, "HENDRIX" , "LED ZEPPELIN" as well as the early Soul acts and everything
by "TAMLA MOTOWN" - courtesy at the time of "Radio Luxembourg".
Studied guitar at the "Leeds College of Music" where he first met fellow guitarist , the late Nick Webb of "ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY".
He also joined the group "SHE'S FRENCH" which included Sergio Castillo, Tato Gomez, Paco Saval and Serge Maillard ; great musicians
who would also play an important role in future projects.
From 1977 to 1990 he lived in Cologne, Germany where he formed the band "SANTIAGO" with Tato, Paco , Serge and Mario Argandoña
(The band won the "German Music Prize" for the "Best New Act" of 1979). During this period he also played on countless recordings and
tours including "PASSPORT" "THE HOLLIES", "THE SEARCHERS" etc. and produced and played on four "ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY"
albums receiving two Grammy Nominations for "BEST NEW AGE TRACK" in 1997.
John also co-wrote over fifty songs with Acoustic Alchemy and after the tragic death of his good friend , Nick Webb in 1998 , played Nicks
guitar parts on three U.S. tours and the two following c.d.s.
In Spain (where he lives since 1990) he has recorded and toured with most of the top spanish artists, including: "Miguel Ríos, Juan Perro,
Luz Casal, Joaquín Sabina, Alex Ubago, Javier Rubal, Pedro Guerra , Alejandro Sanz, etc., etc. In 2004, he arranged and
produced the Miguel Rios cd. " 60 MP3 " which won " Best Rock Album "at the Spanish Music Awards 2004 as well as composing most of
the music including - " Sesenta Razones " which was nominated for " Best Song " (Lyrics - Luis Garcia Montero / Music - John Parsons.)
Johns overdue "solo project" was started in 2000 when he recorded four instrumental compositions thanks to his friend Klaus Genuits
encouragement at Klauss famous "Hansa Haus Studios" in Bonn .Maybe its about time he finnished it !!!
Prefiero no decir nada concreto, pero si dejaros algunas frases que me hacen reflexionar.



A veces sentimos que lo que hacemos es tan solo una gota en el mar, pero el mar sería menos si le faltara una gota.
Madre Teresa de Calcuta.



El pasado ha huido, lo que esperas está ausente, pero el presente es tuyo (proverbio arabe)



La gente se arregla todos los días el cabello. ¿Por qué no el corazón? ( proverbio chino)



Cuando te inunde una enorme alegría, no prometas nada a nadie. Cuando te domine un gran enojo, no contestes ninguna carta ( provervio chino)



Lo que es digno de hacerse, es digno de que se haga bien. (Conde de Chesterfield (1694-1773) Político y escritor inglés)



Actúa bien y tendrás a tu alrededor a los envidiosos; hazlo mejor y confundirás a los envidiosos ( proverbio frances)



El hombre más rico es el que sabe qué hacer al día siguiente ( proverbio arabe)



Si ya sabes lo que tienes que hacer y no lo haces entonces estás peor que antes.
Confucio. Filósofo chino



Exígete mucho a ti mismo y espera poco de los demás. Así te ahorrarás disgustos. (Confucio)



Cada cosa tiene su belleza, pero no todos pueden verla. (Confucio)



Donde hay educación no hay distinción de clases. (Confucio)



Hay alguien tan inteligente que aprende de la experiencia de los demás.
Voltaire (Filósofo y escritor francés)