Herman “Junior” Parker (March 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971) was an American Memphis blues singer and musician. 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 downhome harmonica blues for uptown blues-soul music”.
In 2001, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Parker is also inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame.
instruments played
Harmonica
Vocals
Also Known As
Little Junior Parker
Associated Acts
The Blue Flames Pat Hare Ike Turner
Birth Name
Herman Parker, Jr.
Genres
Blues soul blues
Labels
Modern Sun Duke Mercury Capitol Minit
Years Active
1951 1971
Name
Junior Parker
Nationality
United States of America