AllMusic relies heavily on JavaScript.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to use the site fully.

AllMusic

Stream or buy on:

Active

1950s - 1970s

Born

March 27, 1932 in Clarksdale, MS

Died

November 18, 1971 in Blue Island, IL

Genre

Blues Jazz R&B

Styles

Electric Memphis Blues Regional Blues Soul-Blues Early R&B Memphis Blues Urban Blues Soul

Also Known As

Arthur Daniels

Herman Parker

Jr.

Little Junior Parker

Mr. Blues

Submit Corrections

Junior Parker

Biography by Bill Dahl

An important figure in the development of R&B; enjoyed considerable success in the late 1950s and early '60s.
Read Full Biography

Album Highlights

See Full Discography

Artists Moods

Artists Themes