| First Name |
Ray
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| Last Name |
Parker
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| Full Name at Birth |
Ray Erskine Parker Jr.
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| Birthday |
1st May, 1954
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| Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, USA
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Black
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
American
|
| High School |
1972 graduate of Northwestern High School
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| Occupation Text |
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, composer
|
| Occupation |
Composer
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| Claim to Fame |
theme song to the motion picture Ghostbusters.
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Jazz-Fusion, Funk, Soul, pop
|
| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1973–present, 1971–present, 1963–present
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| Music Style |
Urban, Classical, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Funk
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| Music Mood |
Amiable/Good-Natured, Bright, Slick, Sophisticated, Happy, Sensual, Gentle, Sweet, Romantic, Party/Celebratory, Earnest, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Playful, Fun, Smooth, Lively, Warm, Relaxed, Soft
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
|
| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Drums, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Bass
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| Record Label |
Arista, Geffen, MCA, Atlantic, Raydio
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| Associated Acts |
Raydio, Jerry Knight, Barry White, Michael Henderson, Barry White, Michael Henderson, Stevie Wonder, Cheryl Lynn
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| Official Websites |
http://www.rayparkerjr.com, http://rayparkerjr.com
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Ray Erskine Parker Jr. (born May 1, 1954) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. As a solo performer, he wrote and performed the theme song to the 1984 film Ghostbusters. He also performed with his band, Raydio, and with Barry White.
