Parker 's father played piano and drums in addition to singing in church with Parker 's mother ; his brother Melvin played drums and his brother Kellis played the trombone .
Parker was born in Kinston , North Carolina .
Parker 's father played piano and drums in addition to singing in church with Parker 's mother ; Parker 's brother Melvin played drums and his brother Kellis played the trombone .
Parker was born in Kinston , North Carolina .