Van Dyke Parks
Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on January 3, 1943, songwriter, arranger,
producer, and musician Van Dyke Parks is best known for his collaborations with
artists such as Brian Wilson / The Beach Boys, Harry Nilsson, and Lowell George,
Van Dyke Parks’ 1967 solo album Song Cycle has achieved iconic status within the
pop music world. After performing with the American Boychoir in Princeton, New
Jersey and working as a child actor, he relocated to California in 1963 and
began to perform folk music with his brother. He was also involved with
arranging music for Disney film soundtrack...
