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Saunders Samuel King (March 13, 1909 – August 31, 2000) was an American R&B and blues guitarist and singer. Life and career. Saunders King was born in Staples, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. His parents, Bishop Judge L. King and Sarah Anasilistine King built a church in Louisiana before moving the family to Texas and then to Oroville, California.
Aug 31, 2000 · Pioneering R&B guitarist Saunders King had his first hit in 1942 with "S.K. Blues." King was a preacher's son who sang gospel in his father's church in Oakland. He learned piano, banjo and ukulele. In…. Read Full Biography.
Oct 15, 2023 · Saunders King, Downbeat, 1942. Near the decade’s end, the Bihari brothers purchased most of Saunders’ Rhythm masters and invited him to cut new material for their Modern Records. King’s first Modern offering was the ballad “Imagination” backed with “Empty Bedroom Blues.”.
Aug 31, 2019 · b/w What's Your Story, Morning GloryGreat guitar solo around 1:15 mark
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May 6, 2020 · Saunders King, who came up playing in Slim Jenkins’ house band, recorded the first hit blues record from the Bay Area in 1942, an innovative electric-guitar-infused song called “S.K. Blues.”
Sep 4, 2000 · A memorial service will be held Wednesday morning for electric blues guitarist Saunders Samuel King, whose 1942 hit "S.K. Blues" brought him instant fame. He died at his Oakland home Thursday...
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Mar 13, 2015 · Saunders King - B Flat Blues. Saunders King (vocals, guitar); Eddie Taylor (tenor saxophone); Sammy Deane (trumpet) ; Johnny Cooper ( piano) ...more.
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