Having lived in Manhattan & Las Vegas, John currently divides his time with family in Palm Beach FL, Long Beach Island NJ & Pittsburgh, PA
John Parker is indeed what you would call a "veteran" of the entertainment business. Born and raised in central Pennsylvania, he was encouraged by his grandparents -his grandfather a concert violinist, his grandmother a trained vocalist/pianist. From age three until he was twelve, John studied classical piano. As a high school student, John was fortunate enough to have studied extensively under the nationally acclaimed Dr. David Berlin, (noted theory, composition, and electronic music expert) It was his teachings that, as John puts it "really turned the light bulb on, as to truly beginning to understand and HEAR music" At this time, John was performing with various basement bands on keyboards, and doing, as he puts it, "a little" singing.
In college John studied business, and performed in his first of many professional bands - playing mostly on weekends in bars and nightclubs. During college, John took to the road, playing keyboards and singing as lead vocalist with his band "GIMIX", and later with a band of his own name. This band performed Hotels, Nightclubs, and Casinos throughout the world, and earned a reputation as one of the East Coast's most talented acts.
In the late 80's, John auditioned and appeared on the television program "Star Search" as a solo vocalist, prompting numerous other appearances, as well as various articles about him, as well as notoriety as a singer in the highly competitive studio business. It was at this time that John was picked up by several Pittsburgh and New York Talent agencies to do photographic modeling, television commercials, and various singing recording session work. Today John Parker can be seen as a representative for local, regional & national concerns, heard on many radio advertisements, as well as seen on television in various capacities.
Being kind of a busy guy, John Parker in the 21st century is available for special events and limited public appearances only. In Florida, he performs with his bands for Palm Beach Weddings and Galas Country Clubs, Fine Hotels, Resorts, Corporations, Party planners, and Convention programmers alike call upon John (and his band) to perform when quality entertainment is the watchword. His company also produces well known entertainment - widely regarded as the best bands for Pittsburgh Weddings and Pittsburgh Party Bands Whether performing romantic selections, to hard hitting Big-Band era, or Top-40 dance smashes, or even Opera and show tunes - people who appreciate great music and great singers appreciate John Parker
John Parker's credits include- Corporate, Political & Charity Events:
Republican National Commitee, Democratic National Congressional Caucus, Legislative Affairs Association, Federal Deposit & Insurance Corporation, Fed-Ex Corporation, Abbott Laboratories, Hoffman-LaRoche International, The Bayer Corporation, National Gypsum Corporation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, United Cerebral Palsy, American Heart Association, Zionist Organization Of America, The Epilepsy Foundation, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, US AIR, The Medallion Ball, Jewish Community Centers, Miss America Affiliation Pageants, R.C.A., Revco, National Association of Iron & Steel Engineers, Citizen's Bank, 84 Lumber, UPMC Hospitals, Verizon Super Pages, Adelphia Communications, Eat-N-Park, County Commissioners Association Of Pennsylvania, Hartwood Acres Unbridled Affair, Westinghouse Corporation, PA Trial Lawyers Association, Young Presidents Club, American Bar Association, Jewish National Fund, National Health Management, Allegheny County Bar Association, Carnival Cruise Lines, PNC Bank, Municipal Authorities Association, International Association Of Women Police, Carnegie Hall Christmas Festivals, Super Valu, Price Waterhouse, D.D. F. & M., Towers Perrin, Builders & Realtors Association, Allmerica Financial, Chester Environmental, Tippins Corporation, Ad-Tranz Corporation, Luttner Financial, ELG Metals Corp, Trumbull / P.J. Dick Corp., .....& many, many, more....
Casinos / Resorts:
John has appeared at Bally's, Trump Castle, Taj Mahal, Tropicana, Showboat, Harrah's, Resorts, Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, The Venetian and Excalibur Casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City - The Paris Opera House, and in numerous other International Hotels & Resorts in the USA, Mexico, The Caribbean, Europe & The Orient.
Television / Film / Radio / Product representations:
Besides being on "Star Search" as a Male Vocalist, John Parker has had lead roles in Television commercials as a spokesperson for Oldsmobile, General Nutrition Centers, Ladbroke, Sheetz, Warner Cable, WQED-TV, the film "Roommates", Westinghouse, International Culinary Institute, and many others. John has additionally appeared on the products themselves, or in advertisements for: Pittsburgh Paints, Health America , Radisson Hotels, Pittsburgh Tribune Review, National Steel, Mine Safety, American Eagle Outfitters, RPS Delivery, General Nutrition Centers, Northwest Savings Bank, Fisher Scientific, Service Merchandise, Marriott Hotels, Tropicana Atlantic City, Wheeling Downs, Service Star Hardware, PNC Bank, and many others.
John Parker's singing & speaking voice can be heard on: Lite Rock 102.9 Station I.D.'s, Key Lime Realty Gold Key Program, Four Seasons Specialty Sports "Underground" Atlanta, Lorelli's Jewelry " For Christmas Day", WAIL 95 Station I.D.'s, Lenscrafters "Regal", Kaiser & Skill Caddilac "Fill The Bill", Palmetto Federal Bank "Quality You Count On" and others.
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