Junior Parker

Blues Singer

Birthday May 27, 1932

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Mississippi

DEATH DATE Nov 18, 1971 (39)

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About

Influential blues singer known for songs like Love My Baby and Mystery train. He was a member of the group The Beale Streeters.

Before Fame

He sang in gospel groups as a young man before beginning to play the blues circuit.

Trivia

He was inducted posthumously into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001.

Family Life

His mother moved him to Memphis when he was a youngster.

Associated With

He played with legendary blues musician Howlin Wolf in 1949.