John Paris

John Paris
Paris drumming with Earth, Wind, & Fire in 2010
Background information
Born	July 7, 1968
Genres	Funk, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums, Saxophone, Electric guitar, backing vocals
Years active	2001- current
Associated acts	Earth, Wind, & Fire

John Paris (born July 7, 1968) is a drummer, saxophonist, arranger, songwriter and electric guitarist and since 2001 has been the drummer for the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Paris currently plays and endorses Drum Workshop Drums, Remo drumheads, Vic Firth drumsticks and Sabian Cymbals.

John has also composed and performed songs for the indie released Gruvdisciples, "Move It On" CD produced by Loud Sunday Music. He has also worked with Bob Dylan, Jimmy Cliff, Waymon Tisdale, Sheila E, Patti La Belle, Karyn White, The Dazz Band, and Eric Benet.