Earl King
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This article is about the R&B musician. For the union member unjustly convicted of murder, see Earl King, Ernest Ramsay, and Frank Conner. For the poem by Goethe, see Erlkönig.
Earl Silas Johnson IV (February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003),[1][2] known as Earl King, was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, most active in blues music. 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.[3]
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Birth name | Earl Silas Johnson IV |
Born | (1934-02-07)February 7, 1934 |
Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
Died | April 17, 2003(2003-04-17) (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 |
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