John Paris
John Paris | |
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 Paris drumming with Earth, Wind, & Fire in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Funk, R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, electric guitar, backing vocals |
| Years active | 1987– current |
John Paris is an American drummer, arranger, singer and songwriter. Paris is a member and drummer of the R&B, funk and jazz band Earth, Wind & Fire.[1][2]
Biography
Paris appeared on
Waymon Tisdale's 1995 album Power Forward. He also worked with Bruce Hornsby on his 1995 LP Hot House, the Dazz Band on their 1997 album Double Exposure and played upon Mica Paris' 1998 album Black Angel.[3][2]
Paris has also played with artists such as
In 2001, Paris became the drummer for the band, Earth, Wind & Fire.
Discography
Backing Musician and Production
- 1987 Stephanie Mills: If I Were Your Woman - (Drums)[4]
- 1988 Jesse Johnson: Every Shade of Love - (Drums, Percussion's)
- 1991 Patti LaBelle: Burnin'- (Drums)
- 1992 Patti LaBelle: Live - (Drums)
- 1993 Walter & Scotty: My Brothers Keeper - (Arranger)
- 1994 Ricca: Ricca - (Drums)
- 1994 Philip Bailey: Philip Bailey (Co-producer and Drums)
- 1995 Wayman Tisdale: Power Forward - (Drums)
- 1996 Tracey Harris: Keep On Believin' - (Drums)
- 1998 Wayman Tisdale: Decisions - (Drums)
- 2001 Eddie M: Eddie M - (Producer, Drums, Writer, Keyboards)
- 2003 Earth, Wind & Fire: The Promise - (Drums)
- 2005 Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination - (Drums)
References
- ^ Twitchell, Cleve (June 27, 2008). "Review: Earth, Wind and Fire are in their element at Britt". Mail Tribune. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
- ^ a b c "John Paris". entertalkmedia.com. Entertalk Media. August 1, 2019.
- ^ a b "John Paris". allmusic.com. AllMusic.
- ^ "John Paris". Discogs. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
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