5 quotes by Earl King (1934-2003), American (Musician)

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Earl King

I like to write a lot of satire.

Earl King

I'm a writer, so whatever gymnastics jump through my head, I write about it.

Earl King

I'm a person who is always trying to write in a different vein.

Earl King

If everything gets too serious for me on the album, I get kinda bored. I've got to have some kind of jovial things in there.

Earl King

Most people say, 'Well, Earl, you sing the blues,' or however they want to categorize it. I just sing songs.

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Earl King

Born: February 7, 1934
Died: April 17, 2003
Nationality: American
Profession: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer

Biography

Earl Silas Johnson IV, 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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(Earl Silas Johnson IV)