Joyann Parker was raised in Mellen. To become a teacher of music, she moved to Minneapolis. Parker is a classical pianist. The closest thing to Joyann’s Blues was Clapton and Led Zeppelin records that her parents had in Northern Wisconsin. Most of the country music played in this area is on local radio stations. Joyann didn’t pickup up Blues guitar until later in life. Parker quickly picked up the instrument, being the quick learner she is. It all began 6 years ago, when Parker was asked to join Joyann Parker’s local blues group.
