Corey Parrish was born on January 20, 1987 into a very musical family with a guitarist father and singer mom. Growing up in a creative enviroment, Corey too expressed himself through music. He dabbled in piano and took lessons for years, was given his first guitar at age 10 and took off from there. He began playing drums and was such a natural, only having taken two or three lessons and that was AFTER he had already been playing a while. He could play any instrument he tried. He was gifted that way and had perfect pitch. He loved Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Burt Bacharach, Led Zepplin as a young man. Later in life his musical taste matured even further as he began listening to Kaki King, The Mars Volta, At the Drive In, Mice Parade and all the greats in classical guitar. He spent much of his time jamming with friends, playing with his sister, Krista and writing his own compostions in which he recorded many. He played with his sister at local music venues in and around Philadelphia such as The World Cafe Live, Saxbys, Puck Live, Coffee Labs, The Well, First Friday Doylestown, Skippack Days and Summertime Fests, etc. Corey touched and inspired many lives with his music, his charm, sensitivity and compassion. His humor could brighten anyones day. His love could open anyones heart. Corey passed away on February 27, 2008. He was just 21 years old. He has left us so much. His music will bring us joy and comfort for years to come.
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Corey, I hope you know how much I love and respect you. You are my best friend; you are my brother. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. We had a lot of great times together. I miss you bro. I know that you would be proud of the music I am making currently. I know you would really like my band. I wish you could hear it. You are so talented as a musician, and so smart. I loved playing music with you. We had some great jams together. I love you man! You are truely missed. - Scotty
2 months today Corey, I hit a low I didn't think was possible. I came very close to dreaming about you, I know I did. Life moves on.... on to what? I miss you so much son. My mind may stay in the summers of 2006 and 2007 forever. - love, dad
hey baby! i miss you lots but only in the physical sense. i know your still hanging out all the time. i hope im making you proud! i'll love you till the end of my days!
This has been the longest 3 weeks of my life, Corey. You've touched the hearts of people that never met you in person. Your kind spirit lives on around me and your music continues to make me smile while missing you so. I love you with all my heart, son.
Thank you for the tap even though my fingers are killing me...i know it's you...i could never tap before. I love & miss you..it comsumes me. Visit me soon.
