John Paris
John Paris | |
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 Paris drumming with Earth, Wind, & Fire in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, arranger, producer, singer, and songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Multi-instrumentalist |
| Years active | 1987– current |
| Member of | Earth, Wind & Fire
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John Paris is an American musician, best known as the drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire.[1][2]
Early Life[edit]
John Paris was born in Trenton, New Jersey, into a musically inclined family. His mother was a musician and jazz singer, and his father was a big band leader and singer. Paris began playing drums at a young age. During his early teens, he relocated to San Francisco and later to Oakland, California, where he became involved in the local music scene.
Career[edit]
Throughout his career, Paris has toured and recorded with such artists as Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan, Patti LaBelle, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Wayman Tisdale, Jimmy Cliff, Sheila E., Karyn White, Eric Benét, Natalie Cole, Donna Summer, Honey Cone, Kelly Clarkson, Stephanie Mills, Mica Paris, Bruce Hornsby, and Meghan Trainor.[3]
In 2001, John Paris joined Earth, Wind & Fire as their drummer. His drumming has become a key element of the band's distinctive sound, contributing to their continued success. Paris has appeared on the albums The Promise and Now, Then & Forever, and has been an integral part of their extensive world tours.
John Paris is also a member of the American music duo B2B, which he formed with Eddie Mininfield. B2B blends smooth jazz, soul, R&B, and, pop reflecting their diverse musical backgrounds.
Discography[edit]
Recorded Music[edit]
- Stephanie Mills - If I Were Your Woman - Drums (1987)
- Jesse Johnson - Every Shade of Love - Drums, Percussion (1988)
- Patti LaBelle - Burnin' - Drums (1991)
- Patti LaBelle - Live - Drums (1992)
- Walter & Scotty - My Brother's Keeper - Arranger (1993)
- Ricca - Ricca - Drums (1994)
- Philip Bailey - Philip Bailey - Co-producer, Drums (1994)
- Wayman Tisdale - Power Forward - Drums (1995)
- Tracey Harris - Keep On Believin' - Drums (1996)
- Wayman Tisdale - Decisions - Drums (1998)
- Eddie M - Eddie M - Producer, Drums, Writer, Keyboards (2001)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - The Promise - Drums (2003)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Illumination - Drums (2005)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Now, Then & Forever - Drums (2013)
References[edit]
- ^ "John Paris - Artesia Pro". Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "MEMBERS – Earth Wind & Fire". Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Jones, Fred (2018-02-23). "Earth Wind & Fire's John Paris, Former Wayman Tisdale Drummer, 'Remembering the Time'". The Oklahoma Eagle. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
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