Junior Parker

American blues singer (1932–1971)

Herman "Junior" Parker (March 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971) was an American blues singer and musician. He is best remembered for his voice which has been described as "honeyed" and "velvet-smooth".

He was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi. He died of a brain tumour in 1971.[1]

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  1. Cartwright, Garth (25 July 2022). "Mystery Train — how Elvis Presley turned Junior Parker's 1953 track into a hit". Financial Times. Retrieved 2 September 2023.