Earl Gaines | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Earl Gaines Jr. |
| Also known as | Earl Gains[1] |
| Born | August 19, 1935 Decatur, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 2009 (aged 74) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| 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]