Biography
Earl King
Real name: Earl Silas Johnson IV
Effective period / Period of releases: 1954 - 2016
Earl King (born February 7, 1934, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA – died April 17, 2003, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, most active in blues music. Disciple and friend of Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones.Do not confuse with Earl 'Connelly' King who also recorded under the name "Earl King" for King Records (3).