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Singer/songwriter John Parr performs in the 916th ARW Corrosion Control Hangar on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30pm.
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USO of NC hosts concert for Airmen
Posted 11/29/2011 Updated 11/18/2011
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11/29/2011 - SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The December drill weekend is always a bit extra special.
It's a time when squadrons host holiday parties to celebrate the accomplishments of the year, thank families for their support and spend a bit of time wrapped in merriment and good cheer.
This year, the USO of North Carolina is helping Airmen celebrate in an even bigger way.
On Sunday, Dec. 11 the USO of NC, along with the 916th Air Refueling Wing, is hosting Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Parr.
Few musicians from England have made such a mark on America as John Parr has. Calling America his second home, he has spent decades building a successful career and winning over fans from one end of the country to the other. His career started years ago, and he still continues to delight fans domestically.
Parr, who is a native of England, first found fame in America with the song he is probably best known for, "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)," the popular 80's tune that he wrote and performed. Around that same time, he had another hit song that climbed the charts, called "Naughty, Naughty."
With Parr's latest album, he returned to his second home for an extensive tour, to celebrate his new 2-CD album, titled "Letter to America." The album features some of his popular hits from years gone by, as well as a variety of new songs. "Letter to America" will also feature such new hits as "The Minute I Saw You" and "The Best a Man Can Get." In addition, he wrote the song "Comin' Home" about his personal journey back to America to play music, reflective of everyone's journey home after being away.
Throughout his career, Parr has savored a wide range of experiences. Having sold more than 10 million albums, he has worked with a variety of top industry names, including Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Meatloaf, Journey, Richard Marx, the Beach Boys, Celine Dion, Blue Oyster Cult, and Marilyn Martin. He has also collaborated on song writing with such people as Mutt Lange, Harold Faltermeyer, Marvin Hamlisch, David Foster and Roger Daltrey.
As part of a 10-base tour this fall and winter, Parr will perform at Seymour Johnson AFB on Dec. 11, 2011 from 2:30-4pm at the 916th ARW Corrosion Control Hangar.
All personnel with base access are invited to attend. This is a free concert.
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