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Lester Eugene “Wizard” King

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Lester Eugene “Wizard” King

Birth
Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
Death
13 Jan 2006 (aged 52)
Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA
Burial
Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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Blues Musician. A native of Van Buren, Arkansas, he was a talented guitarist and singer. King is best remembered for his recordings, 'Turning Cold,' 'Trouble Tree,' and 'Black Widow Spider.' He also worked with the likes of musicians such as, Albert King, Chick Willis and Otis Clay. A war veteran, he served as a Private First Class in the United States Army. Just before his death he released his current album, "Wizard Of Ahhs." King died at the age of 52, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Blues Musician. A native of Van Buren, Arkansas, he was a talented guitarist and singer. King is best remembered for his recordings, 'Turning Cold,' 'Trouble Tree,' and 'Black Widow Spider.' He also worked with the likes of musicians such as, Albert King, Chick Willis and Otis Clay. A war veteran, he served as a Private First Class in the United States Army. Just before his death he released his current album, "Wizard Of Ahhs." King died at the age of 52, in Kansas City, Kansas.

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  • Originally Created by: The Silent Forgotten
  • Added: Jun 11, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14568420/lester_eugene-king: accessed ), memorial page for Lester Eugene “Wizard” King (13 Apr 1953–13 Jan 2006), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14568420, citing Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.