[JAM / PAMSMember]

I am sad to report that Judy Parma, a veteran Dallas jingle singer, has passed away due to cancer. She was 74.

Judy began doing jingle sessions while still in high school, and sang for many producers during her career including a few companies she ran with her husband Tom. She became part of the JAM vocal group in 1975 and continued to sing for us until her retirement in 2008. From 1985 to 2008 she was on staff here, as a vocalist, vocal arranger and producer.

Thank you, Judy. The world has a little less music in it today.

-jmw

[tyty21]

and yet another goes. wow! very sad in deed!

[JAM / PAMSMemberAuthor]

I neglected to mention that Judy was part of the PAMS vocal group of the 1960s, including the all-girl “Gold Pussycats” ensemble who sang Series 30.

[dianablanton1984Member]

Rest in peace, Judy…

[MarkSMember]

So sorry to read this news – the musical world has lost a great talent.

[LenGroat]

Judy was a lovely lady. It was a pleasure to meet her at JAM.

My fondest memory is a half hour phone chat when she helped me sort 4 cuts for my Smooth Radio show in 2007, she was really interested and helpful, a delight to chat with. Judy sang lead on the superb WYNY cuts we did for the original GEM-AM in 1992.

This is very sad, my condolences to Tom…

[Tracy CarmanMember]

I’m very saddened to learn of Judy’s death. My thoughts are with her husband, Tom, and her family.

The above picture is Futuresonic’s Veratiles vocal group from 1960. From Left to Right: Jodie Lyons, Brian Beck, Libba Weeks, Jerry Whitman and Judy Parma.

Rest in peace…

[michiMember]

I’m very saddened to learn of Judy’s death. My thoughts are with her husband, Tom, and her family.

The above picture is Futuresonic’s Veratiles vocal group from 1960. From Left to Right: Jodie Lyons, Brian Beck, Libba Weeks, Jerry Whitman and Judy Parma.

Rest in peace…

Really, looks like manga to me. Either that or she sung J-pop many years ago.. Rest in Peace.. Judy Parma. Keep singing in the heavens..

[glen]

Say hello to David for us.

[michiMember]

That was strange.. it showed on my other computer as a manga picture. Now it looks correct.

[scotronMember]

Very sad news. Thoughts with her family.

[IainJohnston]

Sorry to hear about Judy.

A beautiful voice, from the 60s through her & Tom’s TotalSound days to JAM and beyond.

[DuncanNewmarchMember]

This is very sad news, Judy’s memory will live on in all of those wonderful jingles

[radio_blokeMember]

I don’t think the Jingle “voices” realise just how much they are respected, to our community they are bigger than the all the “pop” stars of the day.
SO sad to hear of another legend passing.
Thoughts with Tom and family.

[michiMember]

Jon just announced the passing of Tom Parma. Christmas morning. May he rest in peace along with his lovely wife.

[Tracy CarmanMember]

So sad to learn of Tom’s passing. When I was in Dallas the month before the tribute to Tom Merriman (August 2008), Tom met me over at TM and presented me with two cartons of reels and assorted CDs. They were all that he and Judy had saved over the years from their association with all of the jingle companies, including the two of their own. When I asked him why they hadn’t saved more he commented that when you’re in the business you just don’t think about such things.

Another legacy family who were there at the beginning of the industry are sadly no longer with us. My thoughts this week have focused reflectively on family losses and getting through the holidays. Unfortunately this makes those thoughts more poignant.

My deepest condolences to the whole Parma family.

[IainJohnston]

Words cant say

[nleibo]

Condolences to The Parma Family…

[LenGroat]

I saw this on Facebook and could not post on here as I was so upset…. lost for words. Even though it’s 20 years since I last actually met Judy & Tom I was just so sad – I’d always thought of them as the same age as me as they were such a vibrant couple.

[IanF]

My condolences to the Parma family and friends at this sad time

[RobinBlamires]

Not the happiest of news to return home to after my Xmas outing. A key part of JAM’s singing and arranging, holding together that unique vocal sound.

Condolences to the Parma family.

[johnquincyMember]

Ken R. Deutsch has granted permission to post the chapter about the Tom and Judy Parma from his “Second Jingle Book” here:

http://jinglesamplers.com/

[mjb1124Member]

R.I.P. Tom and Judy. I’m still learning about all of the legendary names behind the jingles I love so much, but it’s clear from this thread that the Parma couple made a huge impact.

[JAM / PAMSMemberAuthor]

The memorial service for Tom and Judy Parma was held this afternoon in Dallas. At the conclusion I presented a printout of this Jinglemad thread, as well as the comments which have been posted to the JAM Facebook page, to their daughter to share with family. Thanks to all for the kind thoughts. -j

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