Doug Parmenter

Doug Parmenter (born 6 November 1987) is a British musician, songwriter, record producer and film-maker from Reading, Berkshire, England.

Parmenter learned to play the piano at a young age. Before reaching his twelfth birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, although he lacked the drive to pursue music as a career.

Since appearing on Later... with Jools Holland, Parmenter has performed and collaborated with John Power, He went on later in the weekend to play an unannounced set on The Left Field stage.

Retirement From the Music Industry Despite the wide global audience his work has reached, Parmenter has consistently shunned fame and fought to maintain what he describes as "a regular lifestyle". Since 2010, he has begun to formalise his retirement from the music industry.

He is a dedicated member of his local Neighborhood Watch scheme, routinely assisting local police with investigations into public disturbances. Most recently, he has made CCTV footage available to ongoing inquiries.