Born in Detroit, MI. This accomplished musician gained his reputation during the late 60s as a member of the house band at the 20 Grand Club. This Detroit nightspot often featured Tamla/ Motown acts, one of which, the ( Detroit ) Spinners, was so impressed with the young guitarist's skills that they added him to their touring group. Parker was also employed as a studio musician for the emergent Invictus/Hot Wax stable and his choppy style was particularly evident on "Want Ads", a number 1 single for Honey Cone. Parker also participated on two Stevie Wonder albums, Talking Book and Innervisions, an association that prompted a permanent move to Los Angeles. Here Parker continued his session work (Marvin Gaye, Boz Scaggs, LaBelle, Barry White and Love Unlimited) until 1977, when he formed the Raydio with other Detroit musicians Arnell Carmichael (synthesizer), Jerry Knight (bass), Vincent Bonham (piano), Larry Tolbert, Darren Carmichael and Charles Fearing. "Jack And Jill", a pop/soul reading of the nursery rhyme, gave the group an international hit, while further releases consistently reached the R&B charts. "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)", credited to Ray Parker Jnr. And "Raydio", was a US Top 5 hit in 1981, while the following year the leader embarked on a solo path with "The Other Woman". In 1984 Parker secured a multi-million-selling single with the theme song to the film GHOSTBUSTERS, although its lustre was somewhat tarnished by allegations that he had plagiarized a Huey Lewis composition, "I Want A New Drug". Nonetheless, Parker's success continued as the song secured him a 1984 Grammy® Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. In 1986 he moved to the Geffen label, releasing After Dark the following year. A single from the album, "I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone", was a Top 20 hit in the UK. After producing New Edition's debut album, Parker moved to the MCA label and released the disappointing I Love You Like You Are. While "Ghostbusters" has become the song for which Parker is most remembered, he also wrote songs for QUICKSILVER (1986), as well as composing the theme music for the animated TV series "Les Aventures de Tintin" (1991-92).    Nominated for Music Best Song 1984: GHOSTBUSTERS "Ghostbusters" - Music & Lyric 1 nomination