Graham Parker & The Rumour - The Best Of (1980)

From The Lost Record Covers Club

Collection of tracks from the Parkerilla with the Rumour.  He and the Band were united by Dave Robinson (ex-manager of the Hope and Anchor pub in Islington famous for it's groundbreaking gig booking policy, and future Stiff Records boss)  The rumour were brought together from the remains of Brinsley Schwarz and Ducks De Luxe both bands with plenty of critical acclaim but not much commercial success. These tracks run 1976-1979 and the compilation (brought together by record man, Leon Campadelli at Phonogram) was released in 1980.  See also The Pink Parker


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