Earl Gaines | |
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Birth name | Earl Gaines Jr. |
Also known as | Earl Gains[1] |
Born | Decatur, Alabama, U.S. | August 19, 1935
Died | December 31, 2009 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 74)
Genres | Soul blues, electric blues, R&B[2] |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1954–2009 |
Earl Gaines Jr. (August 19, 1935 – December 31, 2009)[3] was an American soul blues and electric blues singer.[2] Born in Decatur, Alabama, he sang lead vocals on the hit single "It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)", credited to Louis Brooks and his Hi-Toppers,[3] before undertaking a low-key solo career. In the latter capacity he had minor success with "The Best of Luck to You" (1966) and "Hymn Number 5" (1973). Noted as the best R&B singer from Nashville, Gaines was also known for his lengthy career.[4]