Earl King
Born Earl Silas Johnson IV on February 7, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the
blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter is better-known as Earl King. Apart from
his legendary guitar work, he is also known for composing blues classics such as
“Come On” and “Big Chief”. Earl King began playing the guitar at the age of 15.
His first release was the 78 rpm single “Have You Gone Crazy”. Influenced by
blues icon Guitar Slim, King was asked to fill in as the guitarist for a series
of live dates in 1954 when Slim was injured in a guitar accident and was unable
to perform. King continued to...
Blues at SunriseEarl King and Albert King
Let the Good Times RollEarl King
Born Under a Bad SignEarl King and Albert King
Woman Across the RiverEarl King and Freddie King
Come Let the Good Times RollEarl King
Blues PowerEarl King and Albert King
Blues at SunriseEarl King and Albert King
Live Wire - Blues Power
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Let the Good Times RollEarl King
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Born Under a Bad SignEarl King and Albert King
Born Under A Bad Sign
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Woman Across the RiverEarl King and Freddie King
Palace of the King
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Come Let the Good Times RollEarl King
New Orleans Rock 'N' Roll
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Blues PowerEarl King and Albert King
Roadhouse Blues
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