Born in New England, Parris Bacon was influenced by great artist at an earlyage such as Elvis Presley, George Jones, George Straight, Alan Jackson, Hank Williams, Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beetles, and Jeffrey Steele. This inspiration of country music came from years of watching “Hee Haw†while at his grandfather’s farm in upstate New York. Parris began playing the guitar at 12 years old and wrote his first country song by the age of 13. Due to his mother’s love of country music, Parris’ first song that he learned how to sing was “Release Me†by Ray Price.Parris started his very first band at the young age of 13 with two neighborhood boys …. By using only one amplifier, two cheap guitars, and plastic pails turned upside down for drums. During his freshman year of high school, Parris was asked to play in a band called “Uncle Ron.†Parris’ requirement to join the band was to buy a good amplifier and guitar. He had to work one very long hot summer on his grandfather’s farm in upstate New York to save every penny to finally buy a used Fender Twin amplifier and a Fender Mustang guitar. Uncle Ron’s band played a lot of Bad Company and Doobie Brothers music. During a high school summer, the band was asked to play a wedding, but the set list did not have any country songs. When the bride’s father approached the band and said that if they didn’t play some country songs that they wouldn’t get paid. Parris spoke up and said “I know a fewâ€â€¦ but not being the lead singer, the band told Parris to go ahead and take the lead to fulfill the Father-of- the Bride’s request. The ambiance of country music filled the room followed by every couple dancing the waltz to these beautiful country melodies. When Parris sung every country song he knew… he not only ended up with getting the band paid, but an additional $50 bonus!After singing many years on the road, Parris noticed his voice could not reach the notes he could hit in years past. In 2004, Parris was told by his physician that me might have throat cancer and would be lucky if he could ever speak again, much less sing. Parris not knowing the outcome promised himself that if he comes out of this with the ability to sing again that he would do something serious with his music. Following his surgical procedure, it was discovered that Parris did in fact not have cancer, but a strained tissue behind his vocal cords that would irritate every time he sang. After a few months of not working, his powerful voice started to slowly return … Parris’ singing and songwriting began to flourish.While singing in a bar in Bangor, Maine, one of Parris’ dear friends, Larry Mahaney … who was the Donald Trump of Maine… asked who wrote that song “Now You Did It†that he just heard. When Parris told him he wrote the song, Larry smiled and said “that’s a damn good song and you need to do something with that!†Parris being the humble guy he is… appreciated the words of encouragement from a businessman such as Larry. The next week, Larry saw Parris at a restaurant and told him that he couldn’t get that song out of his head all week… and said “You better get down to Nashville and record that song.†Three months later, Larry passed away in Florida leaving an affluent impression on Parris to start recording his songs in Nashville. In the Fall of 2004, Parris’ good friend John Jenkins, accomplished guitar player-teacher, referred him to Beaird Music Group, Inc. where Parris recorded his first song “Now You Did It.â€In the Spring of 2008 after recording 11 original songs in Nashville, Parris was on his way home waiting at the Nashville Airport when he was approached by three ladies who asked him if he was a singer. Parris responded by saying “Yes, I just got done recording some of my songs… would you like to listen?†The ladies listened and were very impressed with his style of country music and asked him if he would like to perform in Anaheim, California in front of 2500 people. Parris most graciously accepted this generous invitation. In April 2008, Parris along with 5 other band members provided this large group with a high-octane performance. He sold over 250 demo CDs during the 2 hour stage performance followed by a personal autograph session.In the Fall of 2008, Parris moved to Nashville, TN to pursue his life-long dream of being a country artist. He is currently working on his album featuring his original songs written and produced by himself. All of Parris’ songs are composed from a story from the past… but continues to write songs based on current life experiences.Parris is a person with such a positive attitude and high energy, as well as determined in life to reach his dreams. Anyone who has seen Parris perform can see that he has developed his own unique style … and along with his high-octane performance can see why this up and coming young man from Maine is well on his way to becoming one of Nashville’s greatest country music artists.
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