Earl was born January 1st of 1940 in Whitharrel, Texas, Hockley County to parents Earl W. Sinks and Vera Johnson. His family was quite musical and like most people of the depression era, found entertainment through gatherings with friends and family for food, music, and fellowship. His dad played professionally as a guitarist and singer with the Light Crust Dough Boys featuring Leon Huff whom he taught to play guitar. His mother's cousin was Sleepy Johnson, a member of Bob Wills' Texas Playboys. Earl's granddad held the honor of fiddlin' champion across Oklahoma … read more
Earl was born January 1st of 1940 in Whitharrel, Texas, Hockley County to parents Earl W. Sinks and Vera Johnson. His family was quite musical and like most people of the depression era, found entertainment through gatherings with friends and family for food, music, and fellowship. His dad pl… read more
Earl was born January 1st of 1940 in Whitharrel, Texas, Hockley County to parents Earl W. Sinks and Vera Johnson. His family was quite musical and like most people of the depression era, found entertainment through gatherings with friends and family for food, music, and fellowship. His dad played professionally as a guitarist and singer with the Light Crust Dough… read more
