Happy birthday! Ray Parker, Jr. turns 71 today
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Ray Parker, Jr. is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.
Popular guitarist-singer-songwriter Ray Parker, Jr. (Ghostbusters, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Parker, a cultural icon
Born Ray Erskine Parker, Jr. in Detroit on May 1, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Parker's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ray hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ray Parker, Jr. as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.
Happy Birthday, Ray, you're the best!
Ray Parker, Jr. career in pictures
Ghostbusters (1984)
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