1934 - 2003
Earl King American Songwriter
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Details
| First Name |
Earl
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| Last Name |
King
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| Alternative Name |
Pearl King (as songwriter)
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| Birthday |
7th February, 1934
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| Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana
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| Died |
17th April, 2003
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer
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| Occupation |
Songwriter
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Blues, R&B, New orleans blues, new orleans r&b
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Origin |
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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| Year(s) Active |
1953–2001
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| Music Style |
Blues, New Orleans R&B, Funk, Early R&B, New Orleans Blues, Regional Blues
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| Music Mood |
Passionate, Yearning, Atmospheric, Warm, Summery, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Joyous, Wistful, Rowdy, Rollicking, Plaintive
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, guitar
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| Record Label |
Savoy, Specialty, ACE, Imperial, Kansu, Sonet, Black Top
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| Associated Acts |
Guitar Slim, Allen Toussaint, The Meters, Roomful of Blues
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Earl Silas Johnson IV (February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003), 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.
