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Book Ray Parker Jr.
Ray Parker Jr. is a Detroit-born guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer who wrote and performed the 1984 theme song to the film Ghostbusters, a number one record that earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song and a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Grammy.com lists one win and four nominations. He first made his name as a session guitarist, working with Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra, before leading the band Raydio, whose hits included "Jack and Jill." His solo records include Two Places at the Same Time in 1980, A Woman Needs Love in 1981 and The Other Woman in 1982, and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Parker's funky guitar and warm vocals make him a favorite for corporate events and casinos.
- Genres: jazz-funk and R&B
- Active since 1963
- Born in Detroit
- Nominations: Academy Award
- Labels: Arista Records
- Category: Musician
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Booking Ray Parker Jr. is estimated at $25K–$50K. That figure is for planning only. A confirmed offer depends on the date, market and event, and travel and production are typically on top.
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Milestones
- Released the album Two Places at the Same Time
- Released the album A Woman Needs Love
- "The Other Woman" (peaked #4 on Billboard Hot 100)
- Released the album The Other Woman
- "I Still Can't Get Over Loving You" (peaked #12 on Billboard Hot 100)
- Released the album Woman out of Contol
- "Ghostbusters" (peaked #1 on Billboard Hot 100)
- "Jamie" (peaked #14 on Billboard Hot 100)
- Won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance ("Ghostbusters (Instrumental)")
- Released the album Sex and the Single Man
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What is the typical fee range for Ray Parker Jr.?
Our estimate puts Ray Parker Jr. in the $25K–$50K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Ray Parker Jr. but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Tavares, Maxine Nightingale, George Porter Jr..
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If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Aaron Neville, Darlene Love, Patti LaBelle.
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The estimated booking fee for Ray Parker Jr. is $25K–$50K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Ray Parker Jr.?
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