Condolences: Mimi Parker
• Mimi Parker, co-founder, drummer, vocalist and songwriter for the acclaimed Minnesota indie band Low, has died after a battle with ovarian cancer, according to her husband and bandmate Alan Sparhawk. Parker was 55 years old.
Brian Rickman, Station Manager of Duluth-Superior Area Educational Television Corporation-owned Triple A WDSE (The North 103.3)/Duluth, MN, commented, “We, at The North 103.3 FM in Duluth, MN were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend Mimi Parker, founding member of the seminal band Low. As a tribute to her enormous influence in the world of modern American music and with deep respect, The North will suspend its regularly scheduled programming on Monday, November 7th, to highlight her acclaimed contributions throughout the day.”
Rickman added, “The staff of WDSE sends its most heartfelt condolences to her husband and artistic partner, Alan, her family and friends. She and her work will be missed tremendously by the city of Duluth and the state of Minnesota and we join fans worldwide in celebrating her incredible voice which gave so many comfort and inspiration throughout her remarkable career.”
In addition to her husband, Alan, Parker is survived by the couple’s two children, Hollis and Cyrus.
Rickman also shared this photo (left), circa 2012, of Low joining The North for an in-studio celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary – (l-r): The North’s Erin Naughton-Garrison; Low’s Steve Garrington; North MD Christine Dean(center with the cake); Low’s Mimi Parker & Alan Sparhawk. [Photo courtesy of The North]
