"UNCONQUERED"
"UNCONQUERED"
I have been off the radar this past year. The reason being “Unconquered”. A drama documentary that has consumed every waking hour. I was on my honour to tell this story and along with a handful of good pals, all but one of whom has a disability, have given their all to make this film.
"Unconquered" tells the story of two elite soldiers who were severely injured, both mentally and physically, in the line of duty. We follow their incredible journey out of the darkness through the love of family, the bond of brotherhood and their shared passion….Sport.
The BAFTA qualifying Carmarthen Bay film festival is the first festival we have entered and we have just learned that we have been selected to be screened in the festival’s main theatre on May 15th.
Just in the way "St Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)" told the story of Rick Hansen’s epic circumnavigation of the world in a wheelchair. "Unconquered" carries the torch onward to bring light to what the human spirit can achieve from the depths of despair to rise again.
I hope you like the trailer.
Thank you to film festivals around the world who have recognised our film
“Unconquered” was a labor of love, made with the blood sweat and tears of me and my pals, most of whom have a disability. They are an inspiration to me. Our film was made without bias and with one aim ... To bring light and hope to those whose life is a daily battle.
Our little film had another great week in film festivals around the globe. For which we are sincerely chuffed and grateful.
Sincerely
WINNER
Best film in its category at The Knight of the Reel Awards in Hydrobad
WINNER
All four awards in its categories at The Accolade Global Film Competition in La Jolla California, USA.
Film - Award of Merit
Director - Award of Merit (John Parr)
Cinematography - Award of Merit - Special Mention (Luke Wade)
Music Score - Award of Excellence (John Parr)
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For the Impact Docs awards in America
The “Unconquered” story continues. . .
Winning again this week at festivals around the world, our little film has now won 12 Best Short Film & Documentary Awards and many Technical Awards including Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Score and Best Director. We cannot show the film online or premier it other than at festivals, but as part of a special one off night . . . We are showing “Unconquered” at the “Ben in Motion” concert at Ben’s school, The Dukeries Academy Theatre in Ollerton Notts on Friday 6.45 pm July 21st as part of a fund raiser to buy a motorised chair for Ben. A charitable donation of £10 gets you a ticket. To purchase a ticket head over to PayPal and enter the following number 07807 530857 Harrow Inn Free-house.
Sincerely,
JOHN PARR TALKS ST. ELMO'S FIRE
Man In Motion! John Parr talks St. Elmo's Fire, David Foster, music & more!
JOHN PARR: GHOST DRIVER
GHOST DRIVER
"This is a tune I wrote with my friend Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominoes). Following the recording we filmed a live performance with Bobby’s father in law the great Steve Cropper"
TOP OF THE TOP FESTIVAL - POLAND
JOHN PARR ROCKS POLAND
See John Parr performing at this years Top Of The Top Festival in Sopot, Poland. Other performers on the night included Bonnie Tyler, Katrina & The Waves, Jennifer Paige and Glass Tiger.
THE MINUTE I SAW YOU
Great news, Disney are to release 'The Minute I Saw You' the main theme for the movie: "Three Men & A Baby".
'The Minute I Saw You' was the main theme of Three Men & A Baby which opened in theaters on November 25th 1987. It was the first production from Walt Disney Studios to gross over $100 million domestically, eventually grossing over $170 million. It was the highest-grossing film of 1987.
Over the years there has been many calls from fans of both John and Three Men & A Baby for the closing track on the movie be released. Remarkably 'The Minute I Saw You' was never Officially released on the music market, long before the days of iTunes and other streaming sites!
The track has been locked away in the vaults of Hollywood..., but fast forward some 32 years and Disney have confirmed that 'The Minute I Saw You' will be finally getting an Official release on Friday 9th August through Hollywood Records, when for the very first time, fans of both John and the movie, will be able to stream and buy the track.
JEFF BECK FT. JOHN PARR - OLYMPIA PARIS - REVIEW
Olympia Paris Jun 9th
Special guest for Jeff Beck was English Grammy nominated singer songwriter John Parr who unassumingly took to the stage and began to capture the audience with his acoustic guitar skills, wit and powerhouse vocals. His set began with some stunning guitar work that went on to embroider his hits Naughty Naughty, The Best A Man Can Get and his maginificent rendition of St. Elmo’s Fire. His version of Oh Well almost lifted the roof off L’Olympia. To share the stage with the incomparable genius of monsieur Beck is a task many would shrink from but monsieur Parr delivered a set of the highest quality with guitar work that could stand in any company.
Le Rock En Lingne – Olympia Paris Juin 9th
... invité spécial pour Jeff Beck était compositeur anglais nominé aux Grammy.
John Parr, qui a modestement pris la scène et a commencé à capteur le public avec ses talents de guitariste acoustique, son esprit et sa voix puissante. Sa série a commencé avec un travail de guitare magnifique qui a continué à broder ses hits Naughty Naughty, The Best A Man Can Get et sa magnifique interprétation de St Elmo’s Fire. Sa version de Oh Well a presque soulevé le toit de L’Olympia.
Partager la scène avec le génie incomparable de monsieur Beck est une tâche dont beaucoup de gens se détacheraient, mais monsieur Parr a livré un ensemble de la plus haute qualité avec un travail de guitare qui puisse se tenir dans n’importe quelle enterprise.
FOREIGNER'S 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR FT. JOHN PARR 2018
FOREIGNER - A BIG THANK YOU!
Just to say a big thank you to the Foreigner family. On this tour you made me
feel a part of it. I can’t speak highly enough of the management, crew and of course the band. Seeing a
childhood dream come true for Mick as he took a standing ovation was an honour to be apart of at the Royal
Albert Hall. In this age of instant fame and disposability, my advice for anyone with a dream would
be...go see a band that has stood the test of time with timeless songs that have become the soundtrack of so
many of us around the world. Foreigner have served in the rock and roll trenches and come out the other
side to show us all how it should be done. Kelly you are an inspiration and a true warrior!
Sincerely.
JOHN PARR CHOOSES THE TRACKS OF MY YEARS
JOHN PARR WITH KEN BRUCE ON BBC RADIO 2
MARCH 2018
John Parr, the Grammy nominated British musician, chooses the Tracks of My Years with music from Bonnie Raitt and Steely Dan. He's enjoyed two number one hits and is best known for his 1985 US number one hit single "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)". John has sold 10 million albums worldwide as well as written and performed twelve Hollywood movie themes, including "Three Men and a Baby", "Near Dark" and "The Running Man". He's due to go on a UK tour very soon with the English-American rock band Foreigner performing at large venues including The Royal Albert Hall, the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow and Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
JOHN PARR - ROCKINGHAM
John Parr Rocks Rockingham
"A wonderful surprise replacement when Honeymoon Suite pulled out of the Festival, John Parr’s set was one that most fans in the venue were really looking forward too, John and the band were excellent....
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JOHN PARR ROCKS OSLO ARENA
John Parr's Amazing Oslo Performance
"Amazing show and amazing fun watching the rocker, brilliant with proper guitar solos on the songs he performed. He was also one of the absolute highlights of the day, a rocker in the special class".
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Oct 2017
ROCK SHOT REVIEWS REWIND
Rewind 2017 had a king of guitar in the form of John Parr.
The man, who stole people’s hearts and hit number one with St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion), delivered one of the best sets I have ever witnessed at Rewind. Full of drama, the Restless Heart performer rocked the audience, almost setting his guitar on fire. There are just a few guitarists with as much passion and skill, and if you factor in his sense of humour and ability to connect with the audience, he has it all. He’s a magician, able to change a guitar into a living, breathing creature capable of all the softness and depth one could imagine. No wonder there was a long queue of fans waiting for the opportunity to chat or take a selfie with him.
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ROCK SHOT
JOHN PARR & FRANKIE MILLER'S DOUBLE TAKE
John joins forces with icons of the music industry for a very special album.
ROB LOWE ROASTED BY ST. ELMO'S FIRE
Rob Lowe has become the latest victim of Comedy Central's Celebrity Roasts. In its irreverant way the roast charts Lowe's rise, fall and rise again.
Born on March 17, 1964 Lowe began his career as a young boy model who turned to acting during his teens. During the 1980's Lowe was best known as a member of the “Brat Pack”,
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the group of young, powerful, and reckless actors and actresses including Demi Moore, Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez. However, Lowe together with his Brat Pack friends, found their very first fame through his appearance in John Parr's "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" music video in 1985.
Acknowledging the importance of music in Lowe's career the show opened with the 80s-inspired song The Burden of Being Wonderful” by Steel Panther. But the big question on the audiences' lips was “When am I gonna hear some ‘St Elmo's Fire - Man in Motion’ on this roast?” and six minutes and 42 seconds into the show they were treated to a special “St. Elmo's Fire Roast” recorded by John Parr in honour of Rob Lowe.
ACOUSTIC FEVER
ACOUSTIC FEVER
John Parr has joined forces with Scorpions drummer and writer Herman Rarebell, Bobby Kimball from Toto and Michael Voss to form Acoustic Fever. The band also features two of the world's leading Flamenco guitarists, Corey Whitehead and José Antonio Rodriguez.
Having sold over 80,000,000 records between them the band will tour Europe in the autumn of 2014 playing their hits and classics from the Scorpions in a unique flamenco/rock style.
“The fire and passion of flamenco with the heart and soul of rock and roll”
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THE MISSION - ALBUM RELEASED
Legendary singer/songwriter John Parr has released what is considered by many to be his strongest album to date.
“Parr knows the key to creating great rock music. It's simple, kick-ass guitar, a power-house voice and songs that tell a story.”
Chris Shapiro - Retropulse.
"The Mission is inspired by our fighting men and women who put themselves in harms way for our freedom. It is 14 songs covering almost every aspect of the Military but it is not a marching bands record. It's rock, it''s intimate, power and passion, life, love and sacrifice. Much of the proceeds of this album are being donated to 3 incredible Military charities:The USO, Military Families and USA Cares. It is about raising awareness and funds for Military men and women as they make the difficult transition back into ordinary life."
ROCK N HORSE POWER
Jeff Beck, The Who, John Parr & Mick Hucknall.
Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend, Jeff Beck, John Parr, Mick Hucknall, Nick Kershaw, Procol Harum, Alvin Stardust, Jim Cregan, Mike Rutherford,, Vic Reeves, Rick Wills, John Lodge, Damon Hill, Judy Tzuke and Mollie Marriott and some of Britain's top musicians together for Kenney Jones' Rock 'n' Horsepower charity concert for Prostate Cancer UK at Hurtwood Park Polo Club.
A DREAM COME TRUE...
John performs St Elmo's Fire at the Royal Albert hall. A very special night dedicated to his father..
THE BEST
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John Parr and Led Zeppelin songsmith create a truly iconic track.
Never before released or broadcast “The Best” features John Parr's collaboration with Jake
Holmes (author of Zeppelin's “Dazed and Confused”) to create a true epic.
FOR RICK... ST. ELMO'S FIRE.
50 years ago Rick Hansen had a life changing accident that severed his spinal cord.
But as his old life ended, his new life began... He became the Man in Motion, someone who dared to do the impossible… to wheel his wheelchair 40,000 kilometres around the world, across mountain range, vast deserts and even the great wall of China to realise a dream.
To date the Rick Hansen Foundation has raised $275,000,000. At Williams Lake 50 years later, Rick is back where it all began... a new generation of kids playing his campaign song “St Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion). I hope this little video lifts your hearts and spirts.
Remember... anything is possible.
Dare to dream
Deep Dive: ST. ELMO'S FIRE.
Deep Dive: John Parr, St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) | Rhino. One of the most '80s songs of the entire decade was a chart-topping smash...
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For Helen...
This footage was from a concert organised by my friend Gee Labanca for a little girl called Helen Berry
Acoustic Fever Session out on VOD
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THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
The One Show & John Parr
John Parr interview on The One Show (BBC One) chatting with Carrie Grant about his career and "St Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)"
Fatty's Big Push 10
Please read this link.....it’s something really special led by a very special man, my pal Jerry Ward. If you are a
bit down, feeling sorry for yourself or could just use a bit of feel good inspiration...then this might
change things
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John Parr - Soldier's Wife
Inspired by the movie We Were Soldiers...An epic true story of our service men and women going into battle whilst their families are left back home..and they in turn go into battle in their minds eye, fearing the worst every single day their loved one is risking life and limb for their freedom.
John Parr - Oslo Photos
John and Pat Sharp who compared the concert at the Arena Oslo.
John and Nick Kershaw at Oslo Arena Oct 2017
Roger Daltrey Talks John Parr
Spectrum FM - John Parr Interview
MAN OF STEEL
30th Aniversary - Rick Hansen
Returns From Man In Motion Tour
On May 24, 1987, The Province’s front page featured Rick Hansen with the headline “The dream is alive.”
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Inspiration for St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) »
THE MISSION MORE MUSIC»
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Live At The Sydney Opera House
John Parr and Sheila Parker perform "For Better Or Worse" from the
musical Paris live from Sydney Opera House.
Rock Opera Paris To Be Staged In Melbourne »
Bryan Anderson PSA for The Center for Courageous Kids
My friend Bryan Anderson is a very special person, the rarest of breeds,
someone who puts the lives of others before his own and despite his own hardships, strives to
make the world a better place for them. If you have five minutes please take a look at this, It may
just might make your day.
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HELP FOR HEROES
John Parr performs at Meadowhall, Sheffield to raise money for the heroes who have served in the armed forces for their country.
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