John Paris

American drummer, saxophonist and singer-songwriter

For the hockey player, see John Paris Jr. For the missionary to Hawaii, see John D. Paris. For the novelist, see Frank Ashton-Gwatkin.

John Paris

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

Musical artist

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[edit]

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[edit]

### Backing Musician and Production[edit]

* 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[edit]

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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Earth, Wind & Fire

Notable members|

| Current|

* Philip Bailey
* Verdine White
* Ralph Johnson
* John Paris

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Former|

* Maurice White
* Wade Flemons
* Roland Bautista
* Jessica Cleaves
* Larry Dunn
* Ronnie Laws
* Al McKay
* Andrew Woolfolk
* Fred White
* Sonny Emory
* Sheldon Reynolds
* Freddie Ravel
* Morris Pleasure
* Robert Brookins
* Daniel de los Reyes
* Kim Johnson
* Greg "G-Mo" Moore

Studio albums|

* Earth, Wind & Fire
* The Need of Love
* Last Days and Time
* Head to the Sky
* Open Our Eyes
* That's the Way of the World
* Spirit
* All 'n All
* I Am
* Faces
* Raise!
* Powerlight
* Electric Universe
* Touch the World
* Heritage
* Millennium
* In the Name of Love
* The Promise
* Illumination
* Now, Then & Forever
* Holiday
* The Classic Christmas Album

Soundtrack albums|

* Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

Live albums|

* Gratitude
* Greatest Hits Live
* That's the Way of the World: Alive in '75
* Live in Rio

Videos|

* Earth, Wind & Fire: In Concert
* The Eternal Vision
* Live in Japan
* Shining Stars: The Official Story Of Earth, Wind & Fire
* Earth, Wind & Fire: Live
* Earth, Wind & Fire: Live by Request
* Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux 1997
* The Collection
* Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire – Live at the Greek Theatre

Compilations|

* Another Time
* The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1
* The Collection
* The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 2
* The Very Best of Earth, Wind & Fire
* The Eternal Dance
* The Very Best
* Elements of Love: Ballads
* Boogie Wonderland: The Very Best of Earth, Wind & Fire
* Greatest Hits
* The Ultimate Collection
* The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire
* The Greatest Hits

Singles|

* "Evil"
* "Keep Your Head to the Sky"
* "Mighty Mighty"
* "Kalimba Story"
* "Devotion"
* "Shining Star"
* "That's the Way of the World"
* "Sing a Song"
* "Can't Hide Love"
* "Getaway"
* "Saturday Nite"
* "Serpentine Fire"
* "Fantasy"
* "Got to Get You into My Life"
* "September"
* "After the Love Has Gone"
* "In the Stone"
* "Star"
* "Let Me Talk"
* "You"
* "And Love Goes On"
* "Let's Groove"
* "Wanna Be with You"
* "I've Had Enough"
* "Fall in Love with Me"
* "Side by Side"
* "Magnetic"
* "Touch"
* "System of Survival"
* "Thinking of You"
* "Evil Roy"
* "Turn on (The Beat Box)"
* "Sunday Morning"
* "In the Name of Love"
* "When Love Goes Wrong"
* "September 99"
* "Hold Me"
* "Pure Gold"
* "Change Your Mind"
* "Guiding Lights"
* "My Promise"
* "Why"

Collaborations|

* "Sun Goddess"
* "Boogie Wonderland"
* "Heritage"
* "For the Love Of You"
* "All in the Way"
* "The Way You Move"
* "Show Me the Way"
* "To You"
* "Holidays"

Related articles|

* Ramsey Lewis
* The Pharaohs
* Joe Wissert
* Charles Stepney
* The Phenix Horns
* Earth, Wind & Fire Horns
* The Emotions
* Wayne Vaughn
* Chicago
* Kalimba Music

Lists|

* Discography
* Awards and nominations
* Tribute albums
* Personnel

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