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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.
In European folklore and myth, the Erlking is a sinister elf who lingers in the woods. He stalks children who stay in the woods for too long, and kills them by a single touch. The name "Erlking" ( German: Erlkönig, lit. ' alder -king') is a name used in German Romanticism for the figure of a spirit or "king of the fairies ".
May 2, 2023 · Songwriter- Earl King"Come On" (often called "Let the Good Times Roll") is a song written by New Orleans rhythm and blues artist Earl King. He first recorded...
Apr 21, 2003 · Earl King, the New Orleans rhythm-and-blues guitarist and singer who wrote songs that became Mardi Gras standards, died on Thursday in New Orleans, his lawyer said. He was 69.
Feb 2, 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.
Earl King (born February 7, 1934, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA – died April 17, 2003, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, most active in blues music. Disciple and friend of Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones .
Apr 23, 2003 · Earl King, the songwriter and guitarist responsible for some of the most enduring and idiosyncratic compositions in R&B;, has died. He was 69. King died Thursday from complications...
Apr 4, 2011 · 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.
Apr 17, 2003 · Earl King. New Orleans R&B singer/songwriter famed for “Trick Bag” and “Big Chief.”. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s. Born. February 7, 1934 in New Orleans, LA. Died.
Earl Silas Johnson IV, 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" and "Big...