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Herman "Junior" Parker (March 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971) was an American blues singer and harmonica player. He is best remembered for his voice which has been described as "honeyed" and "velvet-smooth". One music journalist noted, "For years, Junior Parker deserted down home harmonica blues for uptown blues-soul music".
„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.
Jazz musician Junior Parker's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
JUNIOR PARKER. 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. He managed to keep one foot in the Memphis Blues scene, where he got started ...
„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.
US-amerikanischer Blues-Musiker – Junior Parker wurde am 27.05.1932 in Clarksdale (Stadt im US-Bundesstaat Mississippi) geboren und starb mit 39 Jahren am 18.11.1971 in Blue Island (Stadt im US-Bundesstaat Illinois). Heute wäre Junior Parker 91 Jahre alt.
Junior Parker Parker sang and blew harmonica with smoothness and warmth, handling blues, uptempo R&B and soulful ballads with ease. Born Herman Parker, Jr., on a plantation near Bobo, Mississippi, on March 27, 1932, Junior grew up in West Memphis, Arkansas, where he got to know fellow young harp blowers Junior Wells and James Cotton.
