About Earl King
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" and "Big Chief", he was an important figure in New Orleans R&B. As Earl Johnson, he released a 78-rpm record, "Have You Gone Crazy" b/w "Beggin' at Your Mercy", for Savoy Records. 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. After succeeding in this role, King became a regular at the Dew Drop Inn.
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