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Parsons began as a staff engineer at EMI Studios and gained exposure with his work on The Beatles' “Abbey Road” album in 1969.
He continued to work with Paul McCartney on several of Wings' earliest albums, but his work on Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” solidified his reputation and he went out on his own, creating the Alan Parsons Project with songwriter Eric Woofson.
The band was designed primarily as a forum for a revolving collection of vocalists and session players, including Arthur Brown, ex-Zombie Colin Blunstone, the Hollies’ Allan Clarke and others. Parsons chipped in by playing keyboards and occasionally providing vocals
The first Alan Parsons Project album was released in 1975 -- “Tales of Mystery and Imagination,” a collection inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. Isaac Asimov's work served as the inspiration for 1977's follow-up, “I Robot.”
The band continued to have success through the 80s, with notable singles “Sirius,” “Eye In The Sky,” and “Games People Play” all becoming sizable hits.
All tickets are $80. A VIP Party Pass is available for an additional $25. The pass includes a pre-show cocktail party from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. with an open bar, hors-d’oeuvres and priority parking.
Bissell House at 378 Main St. in Ridgefield is offering a free glass of house wine or draught beer with dinner when tickets/stubs are presented the night of the show.
To purchase tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795 or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
The Playhouse is at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, in Ridgefield.
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