Monday, 13 April 2015

Tribute Mondays: Junior Parker

Junior Parker (May 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971)
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Memphis Blues Singer and Musician, Junior Parker, left his mark in the Rockabilly genre and was one of the great voices of the Blues genre. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Parker, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Mystery train, Stand by me and Love my baby (Little Junior's Blue Flames)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Parker
Background information
Birth nameHerman Parker, Jr.
Also known asMr Blues, Little Junior Parker
BornMay 27, 1932
Clarksdale, Mississippi or West Memphis, Arkansas, United States
DiedNovember 18, 1971 (aged 39)
Blue Island, Illinois, United States
GenresBluesElectric bluesGospel,Memphis bluesRock and roll,Rockabilly[1]
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocalsharmonica
Years active1951–1971
LabelsSunModern RecordsCapitol
Associated actsThe Blue Flames, Pat Hare,Ike Turner

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