Longineu W. Parsons III

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Longineu W. Parsons III

| background = solo_singer

| image = Longineu-Parsons.jpg

| caption = Parsons performing with Yellowcard in 2006

| birth_name = Longineu Warren Parsons III

| alias = LP, Da Pizz, Da Pizzle, Pizzle, Animal

| birth_date =

| birth_place = Paris, France

| origin = Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

| genre = Alternative rock, pop punk, punk rock, hardcore punk

| occupation = Musician, drummer

| instrument = Drums, percussion, piano, bass

| label = Hopeless, Capitol, Takeover, Fueled By Ramen, Lobster, DIY

| associated_acts = Yellowcard, Big If, Adam Lambert, LPMD, New Years Day

| website = {{URL|http://www.yellowcardrock.com/}} {{URL|http://www.LPMDmusic.com}}{{URL|https://vilanoband.com}}

}}

Longineu Warren "LP" Parsons III is a French-born American rock musician. He is best known as the former drummer of the American rock band Yellowcard.

Early life

Parsons has been playing the drums since he was five; he played with his father, Longineu W. Parsons II, in his band The Longineu Parsons Ensemble.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}

Music career

=Yellowcard (1997–2014)=

Parsons joined Yellowcard in 1997 along with Ben Dobson, Todd Clary, Warren Cooke and Ben Harper after meeting at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. He appeared on each album from 1997's Midget Tossing until 2013's Ocean Avenue Acoustic.{{cite web|title="Yellowcard." Encyclopedia of Popular Music 4th ed.|website=Oxford Music Online|publisher=Oxford University Press}}

On March 13, 2014, Parsons left Yellowcard. By this point, Parsons had been the only remaining member of the original lineup. According to their Facebook page, the band said in a joint statement, "Longineu has decided to pursue other musical interests. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors."

=This Legend: (2014–2017)=

In June 2014, Parsons and former Yellowcard bandmate Ben Harper formed a new band with Chris Castillo (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) and Steven Neufeld (bass guitar) called This Legend.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cyber-tracks.com/2014/06/09/ex-yellowcard-members-reunite-to-form-this-legend-sign-to-cyber-tracks/|title = Ex-Yellowcard Members Reunite to Form This Legend, Sign to Cyber Tracks|date = 10 June 2014}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2014/06/former-yellowcard-members-reunite-new-band-this-legend|title = Fuse|website = Fuse}} They released their first album It's In The Streets on November 11, 2014. The band played several shows across the U.S. to promote the album.{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/us-en/this-legend-album-premiere-it-s-in-the-streets|title = Premiere: This Legend Album, 'It's in the Streets'|website = Red Bull}}

As of 2017, the band is on hiatus due to band members' other interests. Parsons began playing drums with Ten Foot Pole and Stages and Stereos.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}

File:LP Parsons 2014.jpg

= Vilano (since 2022) =

Vilano is a modern rock band from St. Augustine, Florida. The band consists of vocalist Stephen Drawdy, drummer Longineu Parsons III, guitarist Adam Otoski, and bassist Nick Holtz.

Vilano released their full-length album, "No Rain, No Flowers" in March 2021.

=KRASH PARTY (since 2023)=

Krash Party is a Pop Punk/Alt band from St. Augustine, Florida. Formed by Shannon Fitz (Vocals), Longineu (Drums), Mark Mchone (Bass) & Aaron Grove (Guitar)

=Other work: 2008–present=

During the Yellowcard hiatus, Parsons played drums for Adam Lambert from October 2009 through September 2010. Parsons founded rap-rock group LPMD with producer Miles M. Davis.[http://lpmdmusic.com LPMD, Longineu Parsons and Miles Davis, Band] Their debut album, Off The Record, was released on September 27, 2011.{{cite web |title=LPMD - Off The Record |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/8274653-LPMD-Off-The-Record?srsltid=AfmBOoq6_A4MHzFSUiayJbuiuu0Yo3eS-o-2w8SU5KALr0NSCCHN7DxH |website=Discogs}}