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Friday 23 October 2015

Earl King

Earl King (February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003)
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New Orleans Blues and R&B Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, Earl King, was an early player in New Orleans R&B. He has written for others and recorded many regarded pieces. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Mother's love, , Trick BagStreet parade (The Meters) and Come on


Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_King
Background information
Birth nameEarl Silas Johnson IV
Also known asPearl King (as songwriter)
BornFebruary 7, 1934
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
DiedApril 17, 2003 (aged 69)
GenresNew Orleans bluesNew Orleans R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1953–2001
LabelsSavoySpecialtyAce,Imperial, Kansu, SonetBlack Top
Associated actsGuitar SlimAllen Toussaint,The MetersRoomful of Blues

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