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John Parr

Interview: Guitarist and Songwriter John Parr Discusses His New Album, 'The Mission'

Posted 07/25/2012 at 3:35pm | by James Wood

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John Parr, best known for his Stars and Stripes Gibson Les Paul and 1980s hits “Naughty Naughty” and "St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)," has just released The Mission, an album dedicated to the men and women who have served in our armed forces. In addition to his regular tour stops, Parr makes it his mission to donate his time and perform for the troops and their families.

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