Robert L. King (January 29, 1941 – July 22, 1983) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Following a violent altercation in a Chicago nightclub, King died from his injuries at the age of 42.
[1] He was inspired by the work of Fenton Robinson and Larry Davis, before his relocation to Chicago, Illinois, following a short spell in 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri.
[3] He became a local favorite largely operating in the West Side, Chicago blues clubs, before his second single, "What a Day, What a Night" (1964), brought him to a larger audience.
These include King New Breed Rhythm & Blues (2002) which incorporated "Thanks Mr. Postman",[10] R&B Hipshakers Vol.