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Parker died on November 18, 1971, at age 39, in Blue Island, Illinois, during surgery for a brain tumor. His next album was released by United Artists Records in 1972, titled I Tell Stories Sad and True, I Sing the Blues and Play Harmonica Too, It Is Very Funky .
„Little“ Junior Parker (* 27. Mai 1932 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, als Herman Parker Jr.; † 18. November 1971 in Blue Island, Illinois) war ein US-amerikanischer Blues-Sänger und Mundharmonikaspieler.
Herman Parker Jr. was born in West Memphis, Arkansas on March 27, 1932, to a farming family situated near enough to West Memphis for Little Junior (who had started singing in church) to involve himself in the local music scene at an early age.
Junior Parker biography Born: March 27, 1932, West Memphis, Arkansas Died: November 18, 1971, Chicago, Illinois Also known as: Herman Parker, Jr. Junior Parker was known for his prowess as a vocalist, bandleader, songwriter and harmonica player, but it was his voice — which music historians describe as "honeyed," "velvet-smooth" and "magic ...
A voice as sweet as honey and a clean, clipped harp sound made Junior Parker a Blues star in the 50s with many hit records. From busking on streetcorners, he was recruited by a Blues legend, was signed by major labels and fronted a renowned touring show.
Amerikanischer Blues-Sänger und -Mundharmonikaspieler geboren am 27. März 1932 in der Nähe von Bobo, Mississippi, als Herman Parker Jr.. In den 1940 liess er sich mit seiner Mutter in West Memphis, Arkansas, nieder. Er sang als Kind in Gospelgruppen und als Teenager in Blues-Clubs.Er wurde stark von Sonny Boy Williamson II beeinflusst und ...
(May 27, 1932–November 18, 1971) was a Memphis blues singer and musician. Junior Parker was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi as Herman Parker, Jr. He played on the various blues circuits beginning in his teenage years, playing with artists like Sonny Boy Williamson (his mentor) and Howlin' Wolf.
