John Parr

John Stephen Parr (born 18 November 1952) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his 1985 single "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)", charting at number one in the US and number six in the UK and for his 1984 US number six rock single "Naughty Naughty". He has written and performed ten major motion-picture theme songs, including the themes for Three Men and a Baby and The Running Man. Parr has sold over 10 million albums and was nominated for a Grammy award for "St. Elmo's Fire" in 1985.

For other people named John Parr, see John Parr (disambiguation).

John Parr
Parr performing in 2011
Background information
Birth nameJohn Stephen Parr
Born (1952-11-18) 18 November 1952
Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
OriginSherwood Forest, England
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboards
Years active1964–present
Websitewww.johnparr.net
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