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Earl Silas Johnson IV: Born February 7, 1934: Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States: Died: April 17, 2003 (aged 69) Genres: New Orleans blues, New Orleans R&B: Occupation(s) Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer: Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar: Years active: 1953–2001: Labels: Savoy, Specialty, Ace, Imperial, Kansu, Sonet, Black Top
2 de feb. de 2021 · Earl King: Poet Laureate of New Orleans — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER. Earl King’s lyrical blues and electric stage presence set him apart. But he’s never been properly honored as a Louisiana writer who penned songs for Dr. John, the Neville Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix.
King was born Earl Silas Johnson IV on February 7, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the seventh son of a blues pianist who played with “Tuts” Washington. His father died when King was a baby, leaving his mother, affectionately called “Big Chief,” to raise the family.
By Jon Pareles. April 21, 2003. Earl King, the New Orleans rhythm-and-blues guitarist and singer who wrote songs that became Mardi Gras standards, died on Thursday in New Orleans, his...
20 de abr. de 2003 · Earl King, 69, the prolific songwriter and guitarist responsible for some of the most enduring and idiosyncratic compositions in R&B history, died here April 17. He had diabetes. Over his...
23 de abr. de 2003 · From Associated Press. NEW ORLEANS — Earl King, the songwriter and guitarist responsible for some of the most enduring and idiosyncratic compositions in R&B;, has died. He was 69. King died...
1934 – 2003. Blues. Earl King (2/7/34 – 4/17/03) was one of the most talented and beloved songwriters and performers in New Orleans and the rest of the country. His songs have been recorded by artists from Fats Domino to Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Palmer to Professor Longhair.
