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Earl Zinger – Loss of the Badman
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Earl Zinger is a fictional character created by Rob Gallagher, formerly of UK band Galliano. He has released 2 albums combining soul, funk, dub and comedy. Below is the made-up biography from his record label…
Earl Zinger started his career in late forties New York. A well respected crooner of his day, he plied his trade up and down the bars of 52nd Street. He had already been credited with initiating many of the dance steps of the time such as the ‘Harlem Stride’ or the better known ‘Manhattan Rhumba’ when he teamed up with various songwriters. Through these liaisons Zinger penned some of the best known ballads of the day. At the same time he was introduced by female singer Verdeen Anderson to a group of young writers. These were names that were later to have a profound effect on the American cultural psyche. Figures such as William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac all became close friends with Zinger.
In the early sixties he was introduced to a young singer called Robert Zimmerman. Through a deep mutual respect, young Robert trusted Zinger’s advice and changed his name to Bob Dylan. This provided Zinger with an opportunity to play keyboard on two of his albums of that time - ‘Freewheelin’’ & ’ The Times They Are a Changin’, as well as contributing lyrics to a plethora of his tunes.
Earl Zinger started his career in late forties New York. A well respected crooner of his day, he plied his trade up and down the bars of 52nd Street. He had already been credited with initiating many of the dance steps of the time such as the ‘Harlem Stride’ or the better known ‘Manhattan Rhumba’ when he teamed up with various songwriters. Through these liaisons Zinger penned some of the best known ballads of the day. At the same time he was introduced by female singer Verdeen Anderson to a group of young writers. These were names that were later to have a profound effect on the American cultural psyche. Figures such as William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac all became close friends with Zinger.
In the early sixties he was introduced to a young singer called Robert Zimmerman. Through a deep mutual respect, young Robert trusted Zinger’s advice and changed his name to Bob Dylan. This provided Zinger with an opportunity to play keyboard on two of his albums of that time - ‘Freewheelin’’ & ’ The Times They Are a Changin’, as well as contributing lyrics to a plethora of his tunes.
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microskomp
adchelle, i've seen a few vids ala youtube of earl, and i'm pretty certain its earl in this pic. but hey, i digress... anyhoo, keep on bumpin', rob!
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sabbrabells
it's Rob Gallagher ;)
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adchelle
hold on, I know Earl Zinger is a fictional character but isn't that picture of him actually that Terry bloke from East 17??
