John Paris
Paris drumming with Earth, Wind, & Fire in 2010
Paris drumming with Earth, Wind, & Fire in 2010
Background information
GenresFunk, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, electric guitar, backing vocals
Years active1987– 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 Stephanie Mills' 1987 LP If I Was Your Woman. He later played the drums on Patti LaBelle's 1991 album Burnin', her 1992 LP Live! and 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 Bob Dylan, Jimmy Cliff, Sheila E, Karyn White and Eric Benet.[3][2]

In 2001, Paris became the drummer for the band, Earth, Wind & Fire.

Discography

Backing Musician and Production

References

  1. ^ Twitchell, Cleve (June 27, 2008). "Review: Earth, Wind and Fire are in their element at Britt". Mail Tribune. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "John Paris". entertalkmedia.com. Entertalk Media. August 1, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "John Paris". allmusic.com. AllMusic.
  4. ^ "John Paris". Discogs. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
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