Ray Parker, Jr.

The Funk Brothers Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 21, 2013

Parker, Jr. in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Ray Erskine Parker, Jr.

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 1, 1954

Ethnicity: African-American

Ray Parker, Jr. is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is known for writing and performing the theme song to Ghostbusters. Ray was a member of the funk and R&B group Raydio.

Ray is the son of Venolia (Johnson) and Ray Erskine Parker. He is married to Elaine, with whom he has four children.

Source: Death records of Ray’s parents – http://www.findagrave.com

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