Earl King

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Born
7 February 1934
Born In
Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died
17 April 2003 (aged 69)
Earl King (Earl Silas Johnson IV, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003) (not to be confused with Earl Connelly King (born Earl B. Connelly, Jr. in Philadelphia)) was an American Rhythm & Blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. A composer of well known standards such as "Come On" (covered by Jimi Hendrix) and Professor Longhair's "Big Chief", he is an important figure in New Orleans R&B music. His father, a local piano player, died when King was still a baby, and he was brought up by his mother. With his mother, he started going… read more
Earl King (Earl Silas Johnson IV, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003) (not to be confused with Earl Connelly King (born Earl B. Connelly, Jr. in Philadelphia)) was an American Rhythm & Blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. A composer of well known standards such… read more
Earl King (Earl Silas Johnson IV, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003) (not to be confused with Earl Connelly King (born Earl B. Connelly, Jr. in Philadelphia)) was an American Rhythm & Blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. A composer of well known standards such as "Come On" (covered by Jimi Hendrix) and Professor Longhair… read more

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1 Let the Good Times Roll Come On, Pt. 1
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 35 listeners
2 Play track New Orleans Blues Mama And Papa
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 20 listeners
3 Play track New Orleans Blues Mama & Papa
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 15 listeners
4 Come On: The Complete Imperial Recordings Trick Bag
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5 Play track New Orleans Blues Mother's Love
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6 Play track Earl's Pearls Let the Good Times Roll
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7 New Orleans Blues Street Parade
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8 Play track The Sonet Blues Story Come Let The Good Times Roll
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9 Play track Street Parade A Part of Me
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10 Trick Bag [Explicit] Come On, Pt. 1 & 2
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Albums

  1. 12,010 listeners

    31 Dec 2004 · 15 tracks

    New Orleans Blues
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  2. 6,560 listeners

    1 Jan 1981 · 18 tracks

    Street Parade
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  3. 5,779 listeners

    1 Jan 1983 · 36 tracks

    Let the Good Times Roll
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  4. 4,515 listeners

    1 Jan 1977 · 10 tracks

    The Sonet Blues Story
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