RIP Ric Parnell. A Missoula, Montana icon. The 1drummer to “survive” Spinal Tap. If you tapped your toe to Toni Basil’s “Mickey,” that was Ric Parnell

[basquebromance]

Ric Parnell ( a great musician actually) played his ass off...and now he can rip

Ric Parnell's Fight Is Over - DMME.net

Not a lot of people can’t be described by the old saying “they don’t make them like this anymore” on many a level – the great Ric Parnell, who passed away today, on May 1st, at the young age of … Continue reading →

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[Canon Shooter]

Several years ago, my old bass player moved from San Diego to Florence, Montana, which isn't far from Missoula. He had the opportunity to jam with Parnell a few times, and said it was an amazing experience.

RIP...

 

[basquebromance]

drums are a good thing!

 

[hjmick]

Mick Shrimpton... I shall never forget thee...