Details

  • Country / United States
  • Time Span / 1934 – 2003

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Influenced By (1)

Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones

Influence On (8)

Robert Palmer, George Porter, Jr., The Radiators, Ed Volker, Reggie Scanlan, Camile Baudoin, Rockie Charles, Johnny Møller

Genres

Blues Rock Funk / Soul Pop Jazz

Styles

Rhythm & Blues Blues Rock Soul Louisiana Blues Rock & Roll Electric Blues Funk Bayou Funk Psychedelic Rock Modern Electric Blues Classic Rock Chicago Blues Texas Blues Pop Rock Garage Rock Ballad

Aliases

Earl Johnson, Handsome Earl

Earl King

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. Continue reading on Wikipedia

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