About Eddie Lang
Lived 1936 – 1985 (aged 49). Eddie Lang was an American singer.
Eddie Lee Langlois (January 15, 1936 – March 10, 1985), known professionally as Eddie Lang, was an American R&B and soul singer and guitarist.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. By the early 1950s, he was second guitarist in Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones' band.
In 1965, he made further recordings, releasing "The Love I Have For You" and "The Sad One" on the Seven B label owned by Joe Banashak. He later recorded for the Superdome label, with "Food Stamp Blues" becoming one of his most successful recordings.
Following a stroke in the late 1970s, he died in 1985 at his home in Slidell, Louisiana.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Lang?
American guitarist (1936-1985)
When was Eddie Lang born?
Eddie Lang was born on 15 January 1936 in New Orleans.
When did Eddie Lang die?
Eddie Lang died on 10 March 1985.
What was Eddie Lang's occupation?
Eddie Lang was a singer.
What nationality was Eddie Lang?
Eddie Lang was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Lang (singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Lang. https://biography.guide/eddie-lang-singer/
MLA: "Eddie Lang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-lang-singer/.
Chicago: "Eddie Lang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-lang-singer/.
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