Parker Lundgren

Parker Lundgren (born December 28, 1986) is an American guitarist, best known for being in the progressive metal band Queensrÿche, which he joined in 2008 until 2021.

Career Lundgren was born in a musical family to Julie Clouse and Scott Lundgren in Port Townsend, Washington, where he also grew up. including the Port Townsend High School Jazz Band and the rock band The Nihilists, which he co-founded and played with for six years. In the summer of 2008, Lundgren also joined the touring band of Geoff Tate's solo project, Lundgren claims he was aided by the fact that he already knew most of their material. Lundgren was tipped that the upcoming tour would consist of the albums American Soldier, Rage for Order and Empire, which he learned before auditioning with Queensrÿche's lead guitarist, Michael Wilton. Lundgren claims Wilton was surprised that he knew the whole set, and possibly also relieved he would not have to teach the new guitarist all the parts. but they divorced about six months later. In concert, Lundgren plays the original guitar solos by Wilton and original lead guitarist Chris DeGarmo note for note. It was suggested he do so by Wilton, because Kelly Gray and Stone (his predecessors replacing DeGarmo) had their own solos, to the fans' displeasure. and contributing a guitar solo for "Don't Look Back". According to Wilton, the band members told him: "you're in a different situation now. In the last situation you weren't allowed to write, you were just a hired guy, you were just a player who had no say in any matter. This is completely different, you are part of the band, you are a writer, you can sing, you can do anything – we want you to just go for it. Show us what you've got." He was replaced by his predecessor Mike Stone.

Lundgren also teaches guitar to students.

Discography

Sledgeback People's Choice (2004) Perception Becomes Reality (2006)

Queensrÿche

Dedicated to Chaos (2011) Queensrÿche (2013) Condition Hüman (2015) The Verdict (2019)