Ray Parker Jr. Net Worth

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Ray Erskine Parker Jr. has an estimated net worth of $2.5 Million

Ray Erskine Parker Jr. Wiki Biography

Ray Erskine Parker Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan USA on the 1st of May, 1954. He is known as a singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and producer. He gained recognition for his hit theme song written for the movie “Ghostbusters” (1984), which earned him an Oscar nomination. Parker was also a member of the band Raydio (1977-1981) and had ties with Barry White, establishing himself as a prominent musician and increasing his net worth. His career has been active since 1972.

Ray Parker Jr. has amassed a net worth of $2.5 million as of mid-2016, according to estimations. Apart from his successful music career, he has added to his wealth through his work as a producer and actor.

Ray Parker Jr.’s Net Worth: $2.5 Million

Born to Venolia Parker and Ray Parker Sr., Ray Parker Jr. has a sister named Barbara and a brother named Opelton. He began playing the clarinet at the age of six at Angel Elementary School, under the guidance of his music teacher, Afred T Kirby. Parker continued his education at Cass Tech High School and graduated from Northwestern High School, Detroit in 1971. He then pursued further studies at the Lawrence Institute of Technology.

Parker’s involvement in music began in the late ’60s, and he co-wrote his first songs with Marvin Gaye at the age of 16. He started his professional career as a studio musician and gained recognition after playing the guitar for Stevie Wonder’s funk song “Maybe Your Baby” in 1972. This led to an association with Barry White, who hired Parker as a sideman in his Love Unlimited Orchestra in 1973. Parker also made a brief appearance in the 1974 Sidney Poitier movie “Uptown Saturday Night”.

Parker has written songs for numerous renowned artists including The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin, Deniece Williams, Rufus, and Chaka Khan, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, The Spinners, Boz Scaggs, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross, among others.

In 1977, Parker along with Vincent Bohnam, Jerry Knight, and Arnell Carmichael formed the band Raydio, achieving success with their first single “Jack and Jill” reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band’s debut album went gold, while their subsequent albums also attained significant chart success, ultimately contributing to Parker’s growing wealth. The band disbanded in 1981, leading Parker to pursue a solo career. He achieved six Top 40 singles, including “The Other Woman” (Pop #4) in 1982 and “Ghostbusters” in 1984. His debut solo album “The Other Woman” (1982) was certified gold and topped the R&B charts. Parker also received a Grammy award in 1984 for the “Ghostbusters” theme. Subsequently, he released several albums such as “Woman Out of Control” (1983), “Sex and the Single Man” (1985), “After Dark” (1987), “I Love You Like You Are” (1991), and “I’m Free” (2006). Parker’s appearances on ABC’s “Greatest Hits” in July 2016 marked his recent endeavors in the industry.

In his personal life, Ray Parker Jr. married Elaine in 1994, and they have four sons. In 2014, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to music.




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