Education
Born in London, England, Parry received his formal training in theater, ultimately earning a Doctor of Philosophy in historical drama.
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He was an important presence in the Canadian folk music scene from the mid-1970s up until his death in 1995. He began his career as a stage actor in England during the early 1960s. He soon moved into directing plays as well and also began working as a semi-professional musician.
During the 1960s and early 1970s he acted in and directed plays in England, Europe, India, and North America.
He soon became a fixture on Toronto"s folk scene. He also occasionally performed in concerts with Ian Robb.
Parry released two solo albums: Wind That Tramps the World (1985) and The Manitoba From Eldorado: Songs and Stories of Robert West. Service (1993). (1995) was released when Parry died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 52.
In addition to his work as a musician, Parry was on the staff of the Canadian Museum of Civilization where he was the director of the live interpretation program
Membership
He worked both as a solo artist and as a member of the Friends of Fiddler"s Green, a Toronto-based ceilidh band. He became a member of the Toronto Morris Men and then later joined the Friends of Fiddler"s Green in the early 1980s. He was also an adjunct faculty member of the drama department at the University of Toronto where he led Poculi Ludique Societas, a medieval drama group.
