THE KING EARL BOOGIE BAND

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 WHO ARE 

THE KING EARL BOOGIE BAND ?

 

Introducing the players.....

COLIN EARL    A  PIANO, BACKING VOCALS,  LIGHTNING FINGERS,   AND AN ENDEARING SMILE.

Co-founder of MUNGO JERRY, Colin left to work with Dave Kelly, Pic Withers and John Dummer. Played briefly with Graham Bond before going to the States to work with FOGHAT who toured extensively in the USA.  Listen to the piano on their recording of "Maybelline" and wonder why Colin's fingers didn't catch fire !   On returning to the UK he reformed the KING EARL BOOGIE BAND and has been touring ever since.

JOHN COGHLAN    DRUMS

John is one of the best known drummers in the Country, having been the powerhouse of the legendary rock band  STATUS QUO for twenty years.  He has played on 15 of their albums, including 11 consecutive titles achieving Gold or Platinum status.   After leaving STATUS QUO, John formed  THE DIESEL BAND with Micky Moody and Jackie Lynton. He now brings his drive and energy to the KING EARL BOOGIE BAND.


 Thanks to Susie Q for Info and photo

DAVE PEABODY     ELECTRIC RHYTHM GUITAR, LEAD VOCALS AND HARMONICA

Dave has been performing variations of the Blues, Jug Band music and R&B, in many settings since the mid 60’s.  He has worked solo, in duos, and with both electric and acoustic bands. 
Dave has toured and worked with many leading US Blues men and has recorded prolifically, appearing on more than 30 recordings, including 9 solo albums

Dave has THREE TIMES been voted Acoustic Blues Artiste of the Year. First in 1995 and then again in 2001 and 2002.   Eric Clapton only managed to earn it once, in 1996.

IAN CAMPBELL    GUITAR, SLIDE GUITAR AND BACKING VOCALS

Ian is an amazing lead guitarist who's work is eloquent and soulful.  He has played with many bands including LEVEE CAMP MOAN, ARTHUR BROWNS BAND, and THE NASHVILLE TEENS. He has depped with THIN LIZZY; and moonlights with both CHEQUES IN THE POST and his own band THE IAN CAMPBELL BLUES BAND. He has had many recording and TV sessions, including 4 albums with SKELETON CREW (aka THE KING EARL BOOGIE BAND)
GEORGE (LES) CALVERT     BASS GUITAR AND VOCALS

Few people would argue that George Lesley Calvert ranks as one of the best bass players in the Country, he was a founder member of MIKE COOPER'S MACHINE GUN COMPANY and has played in many bands including ALEXIS KORNER, JONAH LOUIS, EDWIN STARR'S BAND and he spent an impressive 18 years with Ray Dorset's MUNGO JERRY BAND before joining the KEBB in 2000.   He also moonlights with  JASON MANNERS and joins  Ian Campbell in both CHEQUES IN THE POST and  THE IAN CAMPBELL BLUES BAND.