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John Parr: Biography, Facts and Career

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John Parr
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John Stephen Parr (born 18 November 1952) is an English musician best known for his 1985 single "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" for the 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire, charting at No.1 in the US and No.6 in the UK, and for his 1984 U.S. No.6 rock single "Naughty Naughty". He has written and performed 12 major motion picture theme songs, including the themes for Three Men and a Baby and The Running Man. Parr was nominated for a Grammy award for "St. Elmo's Fire" in 1985.

Quick facts about John Parr

  • Full name: John Parr
  • Born: 1952-11-18
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q326052

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Who is John Parr?

John Stephen Parr (born 18 November 1952) is an English musician best known for his 1985 single "St.

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John Parr is United Kingdom.

When was John Parr born?

John Parr was born on 1952-11-18.

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