Ernest Lane (musician)
Ernest Lane | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ernest Ray Lane |
| Born | March 16, 1931 Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 2012 (aged 81) Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, R&B |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, organ |
| Years active | 1949-2012 |
| Labels | Blues & Rhythm, Sony, Rooster Blues, Aristocrat, Evejim |
Ernest Ray Lane (March 16, 1931 – July 8, 2012) was an American blues pianist. He played various blues musicians and bands, including with Pinetop Perkins, Robert Nighthawk, Ike Turner, George "Harmonica" Smith, and Canned Heat. Lane also released singles and album as a solo artist.