Junior Parker
American blues singer (1932–1971)
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Summary
Junior Parker was born on May 27, 1932[1], in Clarksdale[2]. He died on November 18, 1971[3], in Blue Island[4]. He worked as a musician[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (633 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 27, 1932[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: blues[14]
- Record label: Mercury Records[15], Modern Records[16], Capitol Records[17], Sun Records[18], Charly Records[19], Duke Records[20]
- Commons category: Junior Parker[21]
- Cause of death: brain cancer[22]
- Family name: Parker[23]
- Given name: Herman[24]
- Pseudonym: Junior Parker[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: harmonica[27], voice[28]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Herman Parker, Jr.[31]
- Start of work period: 1951[32]
- P14750: 8572-ED31-FEDA-0FAB-F629[33]
Why It Matters
Junior Parker has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Junior Parker born?
Junior Parker was born in Clarksdale[2].
Where did Junior Parker die?
Junior Parker passed away in Blue Island[4].
What did Junior Parker do for work?
Junior Parker worked as a musician[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], and composer[8].