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Earl Van Dyke
Born: Jul 8, 1930 in Detroit, MI
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Died: Sep 18, 1992 in Detroit, MI
Genre: R&B
Biography: Nicknamed the "Chunk of Funk," Earl Van Dyke was the keyboardist/bandleader for the Motown studio band of the '60s affectionately dubbed the Funk Brothers. The band can be heard on 22 number one pop hits, 48 number one R&B hits, generating sales of over 300 million records. With support from his parents ...Read full biography
The Earl of Funk
The Earl of Funk
Released: 1970
Label: Soul Essence Music
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That Motown Sound
That Motown Sound
Released: 1965
Label: Motown
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More Earl Van Dyke albums: Main Albums (2), Compilations (2)
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