King Coleman Rip

From www.bbc.co.uk

R&B pioneer 'King' Coleman dies in hospital aged 78

Rhythm and blues pioneer Carlton "King" Coleman has died at the age of 78.

The US singer died on Saturday from heart failure at a Miami hospital, his son said.

Coleman was best known for singing lead vocals on 1959 hit (Do The) Mashed Potatoes, recorded with James Brown's band.

He also released numerous solo singles including Mashed Potato Man and The Boo Boo Song.

Coleman also performed with many artists including BB King and Jackie Wilson.

Radio DJ His son Tony went on to become BB King's drummer.

"I can say that I'm proud to be his son," Tony Coleman said.

"I'm proud to be working with one of his colleagues. He was one of the originals. He was one of the roots, and I'm one of his fruits."

King Coleman was also a radio DJ, starting out in the 1950s on a US station in Tampa, Florida.

More recently, Coleman hosted a nightly radio show called Nothing But Love on WMBM, now a gospel station.

RIP Mr C .

Malc

And yet another unique voice joins the celetial choir.

Remember buying this at the 100 Club many years ago - tremendous

Mick

Sorry to hear this. RIP KC.

I'll spin Get On Board and Show Me What You Got on Friday in tribute

"Black Bottom Blues" on Columbia - what a record, and one which totally belies the title. Stomping R&B.

RIP King C.

"Black Bottom Blues" on Columbia - what a record, and one which totally belies the title. Stomping R&B.

True.

I'll spin Get On Board and Show Me What You Got on Friday in tribute

Love his vocal style...true grit, gravel and growling stuff!

This is my fave from Mr.C...on glorious red vinyl:

RIP

My favourite from him, not easy to find though

king coleman - hang it up -