David Parry

David Parry (18 June 1942 – 13 June 1995 ) was a Canadian folk musician, storyteller, actor, stage director, and teacher. He was an important presence in the Canadian folk music scene from the mid-1970s up until his death in 1995. He worked both as a solo artist and as a member of the Friends of Fiddler's Green, a ceilidh band based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was married to writer and musician Caroline Balderston Parry. Their son Richard Reed Parry (born 1977) is a member of the rock band Arcade Fire and their daughter Evalyn Parry is a prominent spoken-word performer and musician.

Born in London, England, Parry received his formal training in theater, ultimately earning a Ph.D. in historical drama. He began his career as a stage actor in England during the early 1960s. He soon moved into directing plays as well and also began working as a semi-professional musician. During the 1960s and early 1970s he acted in and directed plays in England, Europe, India, and North America.

Discography

The Wind That Tramps the World: Songs and Stories from Canada and the Old Country (1985) The Man From Eldorado: Songs And Stories Of Robert W. Service (1993)

With Friends of Fiddler's Green

This Side Of The Ocean (1981) The Road To Mandalay (1994) 'E Liked it All!: David Parry In Concert With The Friends Of Fiddler's Green (2019)