Ray Parker Jr. Musical artist

Ray Erskine Parker, Jr. (born May 1, 1954) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording artist. Parker is known for writing and performing the theme song to the movie Ghostbusters, for his solo music, and for performing with his band, Raydio, and with Barry White.

Personal facts

Ray Parker Jr.
Birth dateMay 01, 1954
Birth place
Detroit
Hometown
Detroit
United States

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Musical artist

Career started1973
associated musical artist
Raydio
Jerry Knight
Barry White
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Funk
Rhythm and blues
Soul music
Jazz fusion
instrument
Drum kit
Guitar
Piano
Singing
record label
Geffen Records
MCA Records
Arista Records

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Ray Parker Jr. on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://mixonline.com/recording/interviews/audio_ray_parker_jrs
  2. http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur16528.cfm
  3. http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur25038.cfm
  4. http://www.rayparkerjr.com
  5. http://www.soul-patrol.com/funk/rayparker.htm
  6. http://www.soulinterviews.com/ray-parker-jr-2012
  7. http://www.soulmusic.com/raypajr20in.html
  8. http://www.soultracks.com/ray_parker,_jr_.htm