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7 February 1934 – 17 April 2003

Earl King

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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.

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Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album

  1. 1981
  2. 1986
  3. 1990
  4. 1993

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