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.

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Huey Piano Smith with Friends - 2024-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Electric Blues Cafe - 2023-05-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Let It Snow! - 2021-11-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Runnin' Wild - 2021-08-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Southern Bred, Vol. 16 - Louisiana and New Orleans R&B Rockers - Rock 'n' Roll Dance - 2021-05-21T00:00:00.000000Z

The King of New Orleans - 2021-04-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Let the Good Times Roll - 2021-04-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Southern Bred, Vol. 14 - Louisiana and New Orleans R&B Rockers - I Love to Rock 'n' Roll - 2021-04-02T00:00:00.000000Z

We Love to Rock 'N' Roll New Orleans Rock 'N' Roll R&B Party - 2021-03-08T00:00:00.000000Z

The Recipe for Gumbo - 2019-07-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Jazz Fest: The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - 2019-05-10T00:00:00.000000Z

R&B Hipshakers Volume 3 - Just A Little Bit Of The Jumpin' Bean - 2019-03-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Those Lonely, Lonely Nights - 2018-11-23T00:00:00.000000Z

New Orleans Soul ('65-'67) - 2018-10-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Long Forgotten Hits of the '60s - 2018-08-10T00:00:00.000000Z

I Need Your Lovin’: The Lost ‘60s Collection - 2016-12-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Player's Soul: '60s & '70s Setlist - 2016-11-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Rockin' with a Boppin' Feel - 2012-04-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Doggin' It - [The Dave Cash Collection] - 2011-05-09T00:00:00.000000Z

From An Earl To A King - [The Dave Cash Collection] - 2011-05-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Old King Gold Volume 9 - 2009-07-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Old King Gold Volume 7 - 2009-07-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Mardi Gras Blues - 2009-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Ultimate Mardi Gras - 2008-02-26T00:00:00.000000Z

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