Ray Parker Jr.

American musician (born 1954)
Person human Q381022
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Ray Parker Jr.

Summary

Ray Parker Jr. is a human[1]. Ray Parker Jr.'s place of birth was Detroit[2]. Ray Parker Jr. was born on May 1, 1954[3]. Ray Parker Jr. worked as a songwriter[4], guitarist[5], record producer[6], bandleader[7], and composer[8]. Ray Parker Jr. ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,741 views/month, #5,850 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ray Parker Jr.'s place of birth was Detroit[2].
  • Ray Parker Jr. was born on May 1, 1954[3].
  • Ray Parker Jr. held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Ray Parker Jr. worked as a songwriter[4].
  • Ray Parker Jr. worked as a guitarist[5].
  • Ray Parker Jr. worked as a record producer[6].
  • Ray Parker Jr. worked as a bandleader[7].
  • Ray Parker Jr. worked as a composer[8].
  • Ray Parker Jr. worked as a singer[11].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s field of work was music[12].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s field of work was guitar performance[13].
  • Ray Parker Jr. was educated at Northwestern High School[14].
  • Ray Parker Jr. received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Ray Parker Jr. was a member of Ray Parker Jr. with State of the Rhythm[16].
  • Ray Parker Jr. was a member of Raydio[17].
  • Ray Parker Jr. is recorded as male[18].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s genre is rhythm and blues[20].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s genre is jazz-funk[21].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s record label is recorded as Arista Records[22].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s discography is recorded as Ray Parker Jr. discography[23].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Ray Parker, Jr.[24].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s voice type is recorded as baritone[25].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s family name is recorded as Parker[26].
  • Ray Parker Jr.'s given name is recorded as Ray[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Detroit[2], Ray Parker Jr.… Ray Parker Jr. was born on May 1, 1954[3].

Education

Ray Parker Jr. was educated at Northwestern High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[4], guitarist[5], record producer[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], and singer[11]. Fields of work include music[12], a type of arts[28] and guitar performance[13].

Recognition

Ray Parker Jr. received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Why It Matters

Ray Parker Jr. ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,741 views/month, #5,850 of 1,000,298).[9] Ray Parker Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] Ray Parker Jr. is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Ray Parker Jr. born?

Ray Parker Jr.'s place of birth was Detroit[2].

What did Ray Parker Jr. do for work?

Ray Parker Jr. worked as songwriter[4], guitarist[5], record producer[6], bandleader[7], and composer[8].

Where did Ray Parker Jr. go to school?

Ray Parker Jr. was educated at Northwestern High School[14].

What awards did Ray Parker Jr. receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genius artist id Ray-parker-jr
    Given name Ray, Erskine
    Field of work music, guitar performance
    Instance of human
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