From what kind of childhood did Parker rise to acclaim?
A privileged childhood
An average childhood
A conflicted and unhappy childhood
A childhood on the road
Answer
A conflicted and unhappy childhood shaped the early life of Charlie Parker, who rose to fame as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. Parker was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1920 to a poor family. His father was an alcoholic and his mother was often absent.
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