# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Graham Parker: 50 Anniversary of Howlin Wind & Heat Treatment
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Slinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit, Graham Parker has spent more than four decades carving out a singular place in rock and roll. A critics’ favourite and a songwriter’s songwriter, he emerged in the mid-1970s at a pivotal moment in British music. With his band The Rumour, Parker released a run of essential albums including Howlin’ Wind, Heat Treatment, and the undisputed classic Squeezing Out Sparks, records that fused literate songwriting with the raw energy that helped reshape rock in the late seventies.

Throughout the following decades Parker continued to evolve, releasing acclaimed solo albums such as The Up Escalator, Another Grey Area, and The Mona Lisa’s Sister, blending British rock attitude with deep roots in American R&B, soul, and country traditions. Rolling Stone once observed that Parker “owed more to Dylan and Van Morrison than to his punk counterparts,” a lineage reflected in the emotional intelligence and biting wit that define his songwriting.

April 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Parker’s debut album Howlin’ Wind. To celebrate the milestone, writer Jay Nachman has authored a new book, Graham Parker: Howlin’ Wind, featuring extensive interviews with Parker, members of The Rumour, and producer Nick Lowe. The book traces Parker’s childhood and early musical journey, revealing the experiences and influences that shaped the songs on this classic record.

Adding to the celebration, a new limited-edition live album recorded in England featuring Parker with The Goldtops and backing singers The Lady Bugs will be released on vinyl in May 2026.

More than fifty years after his debut, Graham Parker remains a true original. His music continues to blend soul, rock, wit, and sharp storytelling in a way that few artists have matched, securing his place among the most enduring voices in rock and roll.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southport/graham-parker-50-anniversary-of-howlin-wind-and-heat-treatment/200030273527747
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Southport
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Atkinson
- **lat**: 53.647036195558
- **long**: -3.0059086847291
- **full address**: The Atkinson, Lord Street,Southport, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Graham Parker: 50 Anniversary of Howlin Wind & Heat Treatment being held?
  - **A:** Graham Parker: 50 Anniversary of Howlin Wind & Heat Treatment takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Atkinson, Lord Street,Southport, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Graham Parker: 50 Anniversary of Howlin Wind & Heat Treatment?
  - **A:** Graham Parker: 50 Anniversary of Howlin Wind & Heat Treatment is organized by The Atkinson.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Graham Parker: 50 Anniversary of Howlin Wind & Heat Treatment is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Graham Parker: 50 Anniversary of Howlin Wind & Heat Treatment sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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