Rick Parfitt

Born in Woking, Surrey in October 1948, Rick Parfitt first started playing guitar at the age of 11 before leaving school at age 15 to pursue a career in music, with his first stint being at the Hayling Island Sunshine Holiday Camp in Hampshire. After forming a trio called the Highlights with fellow holiday camp performers the Harrison Twins, the trio were booked to play a season at Butlins Holiday Camp in Minehead. Francis Rossi was also performing with the Spectres when the pair met for the first time. Changing their name to Traffic Jam, Parfitt was asked to join the group as...