Career
Parker"s drumming style was a major ingredient in James Brown"s funk music innovations in the late 1960s. In 1964 and 1965 Parker was the drummer on three of Brown"s recordings: "Out of Sight," "Papa"s Got A Brand New Bag," and "I Got You (I Feel Good)."
Parker"s first association with Brown ended when he was drafted in the mid-1960s. He was replaced in the band by Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo Starks.
Parker rejoined the band in 1969, and appeared on the album Sex Machine.
In 1970 Parker was part of the famous mutiny by the James Brown band. He rejoined James Brown briefly in 1976, and played on Brown"s hit single "Get Up Offa That Thing".
