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Little Junior Parker, born on March 3, 1927, in West Memphis, Arkansas, or on May 27, 1932, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, was an American Memphis blues singer, harmonica player, and songwriter. He began his music career as a harmonica player and moved to West Memphis in 1948. By 1950, he had formed a band with a pianist and was known as "Little Junior" due to his closeness with Howlin' Wolf. The band, which included various musicians, recorded for a label early in 1952, and by then, Parker had transitioned to primarily being a vocalist. In 1953, new members replaced the original guitarist and drummer, and the band began recording for a new label. Their first record, "Feelin' Good," became a hit, leading Parker to sign with a label in Houston in 1954. Under the leadership of Bill Johnson, the Blue Flames produced several hits, including "Mother In Law Blues" and "Barefoot Rock." Although Parker later recorded in a soul style, he occasionally returned to playing the blues with his harmonica. He was also a cousin to a songwriter who dedicated the song "Take Me To The River" to his memory.

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