{"title":"Bobby Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003eBobby Parker (August 31, 1937 – October 31, 2013) was an influential American blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his 1961 hit \"Watch Your Step\" and 1958’s \"Blues Get Off My Shoulder\". A dynamic performer in Washington, D.C., his music heavily influenced British rockers, including The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Life and Career - Birth: Born Robert Lee Parker in Lafayette, Louisiana, he grew up in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Career: In the 1950s, he performed with Johnny Otis and toured with Otis Williams and the Charms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBo Diddley: He played lead guitar for Bo Diddley, including a notable performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Parker played in the Apollo Theater house band and backed legends like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, and LaVern Baker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor Hits and Musical Style - \"Blues Get Off My Shoulder\" (1958): His debut single, featuring his signature \"stinging\" guitar work.\"Watch Your Step\" (1961): This hit was inspired by Afro-Cuban jazz and became popular among London’s mod subculture. The song famously influenced The Beatles' \"I Feel Fine\" and was covered by Santana.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bobby-parker-funky-childern-cd","title":"Bobby Parker - Funky Children (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnreleased Home Recordings (1978-1985). Restored and Remastered home recordings that were made on a reel to reel tape machine in the late 1970s and early to mid 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smiling Pig Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52193809301797,"sku":"199900824271","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1250\/3845\/files\/Funky-Children-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?v=1775517507"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1250\/3845\/collections\/Funky-Children-Cover-Art-scaled.jpg?v=1775518401","url":"https:\/\/store.spinneymedia.com\/collections\/bobby-parker.oembed","provider":"Spinney Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}