Dennis F. Parker

Dennis F. Parker
Background information
Also known asDeaf Pea
Born
Dennis Frazer Parker

(1945-07-29)July 29, 1945
Akron, Ohio, United States
DiedOctober 6, 2016(2016-10-06) (aged 71)
GenresR&B, funk, soul, swing, jazz, bossa nova, hip-hop
OccupationsMusician, recording engineer, arranger
InstrumentsElectric bass, string bass, electric guitar, tuba, Sousaphone
Years active1961–2014

Dennis F. Parker (July 29, 1945 – October 6, 2016) was an American musician and recording engineer. During six decades in the music industry, Parker earned seven Grammy Award nominations, two Grammys, five Latin Grammy Award nominations, and three Latin Grammys as a performer or recording engineer. He had claim to 18 gold or platinum discs.