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American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for the iconic theme song to the film Ghostbusters. Ray Parker Jr. rose to prominence in the 1970s as a sought-after session guitarist in Detroit and Los Angeles, working with artists like Barry White, Stevie Wonder, and The Temptations. He formed the band Raydio in 1977, achieving success with hits like 'Jack and Jill' and 'You Can't Change That'. His solo career peaked in 1984 with the Grammy-nominated, chart-topping single 'Ghostbusters', which became a cultural phenomenon. Parker Jr. wrote and produced numerous hits for other artists throughout his career.

• Before forming Raydio, Parker was a core member of Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra and played guitar on many hits for Motown artists.
• The massive success of 'Ghostbusters' (1984) led to a high-profile plagiarism lawsuit by Huey Lewis & The News, who claimed it copied their song 'I Want a New Drug'. The case was settled out of court in 1985.
• Despite being widely associated with 'Ghostbusters', Parker Jr. had significant R&B hits before and after, including 'The Other Woman' (1982), 'Jamie' (1983), and collaborations like 'A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)' with Raydio.
• He co-wrote hits for other artists, including Rufus & Chaka Khan ('You Got the Love'), New Edition ('Mr. Telephone Man'), and Deniece Williams ('Secret').
• Parker Jr. is recognized as a highly influential session guitarist, contributing to countless recordings across soul, funk, disco, and pop genres.