Earl King, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Earl King

American songwriter and guitarist

Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1934

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 17-Apr-2003

Profession: composer, singer-songwriter, musician, songwriter, guitarist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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, Freddy King, Stevie Ray Vaughan) and "Big Chief" (recorded by Professor Longhair), he was an important figure in New Orleans R&B.