Detroit native and 1972 graduate of Northwestern High School; Parker gained international fame as a guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording artist
Was a sideman in Barry White s "Love Unlimited Orchestra" in the mid-1970s.
In 1977, Parker created the Raydio, an acid jazz and R&B group. The band is: Vincent Bohnam, Jerry Knight, Ray Parker Jr. and Arnell Carmichael.
Made two music videos for his 1982 Top 5 hit "The Other Woman", both of which MTV refused to play because they did not fit the MTV "rock" format.
Was sued by Huey Lewis , who claimed that the "Ghostbusters" theme was similar to Huey Lewis and the News "I Want a New Drug." It was later settled out of court. In 2006, Parker filed suit against Lewis, for reiterating his claim of plagiarism against Parker in a VH1 special. According to Parker, public statements on the matter were forbidden by the agreement.
Father of Gibson Parker , Jericho Parker and Redman Parker.
Brother of Opelton Parker.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on March 6, 2014.
Backup guitarist for Stevie Wonder on "Superstition".
