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A composer of blues standards such as "Come On" (covered by Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan) and "Big Chief" (recorded by Professor Longhair), he was an important figure in New Orleans R&B.
Earl King (* 7. Februar 1934 in New Orleans; † 17. April 2003 ebenda; eigentlicher Name Earl Silas Johnson IV) war ein amerikanischer Blues - und Rhythm-and-Blues -Sänger, Gitarrist sowie Songwriter.
2. Feb. 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.
Track 15: outtake from Sexual Telepathy session, previously issued on a Blues-a-Rama sampler. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2001 CD release of "King Of New Orleans" on Discogs.
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1. Feb. 2024 · This week marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of legendary New Orleans rhythm and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Earl King. It’s fitting that he was born during Carnival season ...
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17. Apr. 2001 · King of New Orleans by Earl King released in 2001. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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.
