John Paris is an American musician, best known as the drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire.

During his early teens, he relocated to San Francisco and later to Oakland, California, where he became involved in the local music scene.

Paris firstly toured with Sheila E. and later performed on Stephanie Mills' 1987 album If I Were Your Woman.

Paris has since performed on the band's 2003 studio album The Promise, 2005's Illumination, 2013's Now, Then & Forever and 2014's Holiday.

[4][5] John Paris is also a member of the American music duo Back 2 Basics, which he formed with saxophonist Eddie Mininfield.