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Emperor Ernie K-Doe in front of his Mother-in-Law Lounge on Claiborne Avenue, photo by Pat Jolly.

Emperor of the Universe: Remembering the funeral and wake of Ernie K-Doe

July 1, 2021 by: Jeff Hannusch

July 13 marks the 20th anniversary of the funeral and wake of Ernie K-Doe, the larger-than-life, self-proclaimed “Charity Hospital baby” and R&B phenomenon best known for his 1961 hit song “Mother-in-Law.” As a rule, funerals are pretty sad events. We've all attended them for our family, close friends, coworkers and neighbors, and many of us have...

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