Artist Info: King Ernest

"King Ernest" Baker (May 30, 1939 – March 5, 2000) was an American blues and soul singer. He recorded "I Feel Alright" and "That's When I Woke Up." Baker was born in Natchez, Mississippi, and died in a car crash in 2000, just after finishing recording an album.

Career

His first professional outing was in 1958 with Byther Smith at Wynn's Lounge in Chicago, Illinios. Baker credited Smith with giving him his start as a professional.

He became a popular Chicago club attraction [read more...]