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Earl King, 1934-2003

Phast Phreddie Patterson, Rock's Backpages, April 2003

NEW ORLEANS bluesman Earl King (69) died from diabetes related complications on April 17 at St. Charles General Hospital in New Orleans. He was a singer, guitarist and songwriter with exceptional talent. He is not to be confused with Earl (Connelly) King who recorded for King Records.

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