New Orleans R&B songwriter and guitarist passed away on April 17th, 2003. Services were held on April 30th at Gallier Hall, followed by a traditional New Orleans jazz funeral procession and second line to Congo Square at Armstrong Park. Few of us out-of-towners ever get to experience or witness this uniquely New Orleans tradition.
| Outside Gallier Hall, the crowd waits. |  |
| The horse-drawn hearse. |
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| The band plays a mournful dirge as the casket is brought out to the hearse. |  |
| The second-line umbrellas come out as the procession begins. |  |
| Mardi Gras Indian |  |
| The procession stretches for blocks down Camp St. |  |
| The limos follow the procession. |  |
| On Rampart Street. |  |
| Ernie K Doe won't let a little thing like being dead keep him from honoring Earl King |  |
| Rest in peace, Earl. |  |
More 2003 Photos:
Fairgrounds: 2003 1st Sun - 2003
2nd Thu - 2003 2nd Fri - 2003
2nd Sat - 2003 2nd Sun
Plus: 2003 Ponderosa Stomp - 2003 Club Shows - 2003 In
Stores - Earl King Second Line
Photos from other years: photo index page.
Photos copyright © 2003 by Swag
