Ray Parker Jr. Ray Parker Jr. Ray Erskine Parker Jr. (born May 1, 1954) is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor, best known for writing and performing the theme song to the 1984 movie "Ghostbusters", for his solo music, and for performing with his band, Raydio, and with Barry White. Parker was born in Detroit to Venolia Parker and Ray Parker Sr. He has two siblings, his brother Opelton and his sister Barbara. Parker attended Angel Elementary School where his music teacher, Afred T Kirby, inspired him to be a musician at age 6 playing the clarinet. Parker attended Cass Tech
Parker Croft Dream", in which he sang for the soundtrack. Parker's television debut was on the FX show "Nip/Tuck" as Enigma. From his performance in Nip/Tuck Parker was offered a role in "Nuclear Family" (2010) alongside Ray Wise and Corin Nemec. Parker’s television credits include the FX pilot "Back Nine" (Creator Jason Filardi), the NBC pilot 1600 Penn, and the Gigapix pilot "Adult Life" (Creator Conrad Jackson) In addition to acting, Parker is also a writer. In 2010 he co-wrote "Falling Overnight" in collaboration with partners Aaron Golden, and Conrad Jackson as a vehicle for his first leading role. Parker lives in