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"STAND AROUND" VIDEO:A Tribute to Brian Wilson: Arranged, produced, and performed by Cameron Michael ParkesCameron co-produced a Jan Berry / Jan & Dean Tribute album with Mark A. Moore entitled Encomium In Memoriam Vol. 1 Jan Berry of Jan & DeanABOUT THE THE BAND . . .Why "Box o' Clox"? We've received many emails asking, "Why 'Box O' Clox'? "What does it mean"?Throughout the years we've had various names (The Coveyors, The Moodswings, 20/20, etc.) In the late '90s we felt a change was warranted. I don't recall how or why the name "Box O' Clox" came into my head, but I do remember that I was attracted to it for two reasons — (1) it wasn't preceded by a "The"; and (2) it had a time element.It was spelled as "Clocks" until 2003, when Van Dyke Parks suggested that it be changed to "Clox" . . . to match "Box." (Actually, my wife had come up with the same idea a few months earlier, but it took Van's unrelated recommendation to convince me to change it).— Cameron Michael ParkesThe members of BOX O' CLOX (Cameron Michael Parkes, Charles Pett & Larry Dolan) have been writing and producing music since the mid 70s'. Cameron is also a film composer (see IMDB). We have pictures on our website www.boxoclox.com of Charles Pett playing a rare improptu gig with the late-great John Lennon. Too bad no-one had a tape rolling!!!!Cameron Michael Parkes - Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Producer/Arranger, Piano, Guitar, Drums
Cameron is a producer of high ambition and talent. He has scored several films and TV shows, and wrote a Big Broadway Style Musical about Marilyn Monroe entitled "Happy Birthday, Mr. President". Recent projects include the Original Cast Album of the musical "The Little Witch Of Wichita" (co-producer and orchestrator), The String Quartet Tribute To SHANIA TWAIN (producer & arranger) for Vitamin Records. Influences: The Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, The Beatles, Steven Sondheim, All Classical Music. His list of credits (for those who care) can be found here .
Charles Pett - Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Piano, Guitar
Charlie's bands have played throughout the Midwest and in California for much of the last two decades. "More than ever the world needs sincere music," says Charlie. Influences: Beatles, Beach Boys, Neil Young, Moody Blues, Chopin ...
Larry Dolan - Lyrics, Back-up Vocals
Larry is a great lyricist in the tradition of Bernie Taupin and Keith Reid of Procol Harum. Very spiritual and funny, he completes the group.
FRIENDSMike Buckley - Drums, Percussion and Vocals
Greg Hauge - Drums, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Bass

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Member Since: 27/06/2004
Band Website: http://www.boxoclox.com
Band Members: Cameron Michael Parkes - Charles Pett - Larry Dolan
Influences: Brian Wilson, Beach Boys, John Lennon, Beatles, Jan & Dean, Neil Young, Moody Blues, Chopin, Steven Sondheim, All Classical Music
Record Label: CMP / Varese Sarabande (Universal)

My Blog

MAELSTROM BEACH Liners and Lyrics on www.boxoclox.com

For liners and lyrics to MAELSTROM BEACH go to www.boxoclox.com
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:16:00 GMT

"ENCOMIUM IN MEMORIAM" Vol 1. Jan Berry of JAN & DEAN

After nearly five years in production Mark Moore and I have finally finished "ENCOMIUM IN MEMORIAM" Vol 1. Jan Berry of JAN & DEAN. It's being released on August 19, 2008. You can find it on ...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:37:00 GMT

MAELSTROM BEACH to be released on August 19, 2008

The new Box O' Clox CD "MAELSTROM BEACH" will be released on  August 19, 2008.... to coincide with the release of "ENCOMIUM IN MEMORIAM Vol. 1 Jan Berry of JAN & DEAN. Both CD...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:35:00 GMT

Peter Ames Carlin's "Catch A Wave"

I attended Peter Ames Carlin's (Author of "Catch A Wave") reading at BOOK SOUP, in Hollywood, last Thursday night (8/17/06). Click on "pics" to see a picture of us taken at the event. I took the ...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:34:00 GMT

Comments on the history of "ALL IS VANITY" (The Quickening 2)

We decided to re-record "THE QUICKENING" because after it's release in 2004 (notes from the website are below) we felt, in retrospect, that the chorus was weak. The string session for this track was c...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 17:50:00 GMT