About Earl Edwards
Lived 1936 – 2019 (aged 82–83). Earl Edwards was an American composer and songwriter.
Earl G. Edwards (May 1, 1936 – April 23, 2019) was an American R&B singer and songwriter.
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee as one of thirteen children born to Reuben and Lucille Edwards.
Along with Bernice Williams and Gene Chandler (né Eugene Dixon), he co-wrote the 1962 hit "Duke of Earl". It was originally intended for his group, The Dukays, but Vee-Jay Records, who later bought the song, gave the vocal credit to Chandler.
Edwards died on April 23, 2019, at age 82.
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Who was Earl Edwards?
songwriter
When was Earl Edwards born?
Earl Edwards was born on 1 May 1936.
When did Earl Edwards die?
Earl Edwards died in 2019.
What was Earl Edwards's occupation?
Earl Edwards was a composer and songwriter.
What nationality was Earl Edwards?
Earl Edwards was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Earl Edwards (songwriter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earl Edwards. https://biography.guide/earl-edwards/
MLA: "Earl Edwards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earl-edwards/.
Chicago: "Earl Edwards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/earl-edwards/.
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