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We're sad to announce that The Emperor of the World, Ernie K-Doe, Mother-in-Law, the one, the only, the baddest motorscooter and the Greatest Boy-Child ever conceived at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, has passed away. But as his widow Antoinette says, "he's not gone because he left his music with us."
Despite this tragedy, Antoinette (K-Doe's widow) is determined to tirelessly keep his music alive. To do this, she will need as much financial assistance from K-Doe's fans as they can afford to give. She has asked all who wish to help to send their contributions to the Mother-in-Law Lounge, 1500 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116, USA. You can also help by buying copies of the "Children of the World" + "White Boy / Black Boy" CD, K-Doe's last (and best) recorded work. Burn K-Doe Burn!
K-Doe's death was covered in many local and national publications. Read Keith Spera's Times-Picayune article, the New York Times obituary, Jay Mazza's Louisiana Weekly obituary, and the Billboard Magazine obituary.
Please share your thoughts and memories about K-Doe on our discussion board.
Go on now, K-Doe. It's finally time for you to rest. You've earned it.