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Earl King

Blues
Early R&B
Soul music
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...
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Born Under a Bad SignEarl King and Albert King
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Blues at SunriseEarl King and Albert King
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Let the Good Times RollEarl King
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Come Let the Good Times RollEarl King
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Woman Across the RiverEarl King and Freddie King
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Blues PowerEarl King and Albert King
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Born Under a Bad SignEarl King and Albert King

Born Under A Bad Sign

5:27

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Blues at SunriseEarl King and Albert King

Live Wire - Blues Power

10:14

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Let the Good Times RollEarl King

2:38

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Come Let the Good Times RollEarl King

New Orleans Rock 'N' Roll

2:48

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Woman Across the RiverEarl King and Freddie King

Palace of the King

4:18

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Blues PowerEarl King and Albert King

Roadhouse Blues

6:43

Albums