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Ernie K-Doe was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and radio disc jockey. He is best known for his 1961 hit single, "Mother-in-Law", which went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. K-Doe was born Ernest Kadore Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 22, 1936. He began his career as a singer in the 1950s, performing with various local bands. He released his first single, "A Certain Girl", in 1958. K-Doe's career took off in 1961 with the release of "Mother-in-Law", which became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He followed up with other hits, including "Te-Ta-Te-Ta-Ta" and "Popeye Joe". K-Doe continued to perform and record throughout the 1960s and 1970s, but his career began to decline in the 1980s. He opened a nightclub in New Orleans called "Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law Lounge" in the late 1980s, and continued to perform there until his death in 2001. K-Doe was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2008. As of 2021, Ernie K-Doe's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

Popular As Ernest Kadore Jr.
Occupation soundtrack
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 22 February 1936
Birthday 22 February
Birthplace New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Date of death 5 July, 2001
Died Place New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Ernie K-Doe's Wife?

His wife is Antoinette K-Doe (? - 5 July 2001) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Wife Antoinette K-Doe (? - 5 July 2001) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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Ernie K-Doe Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ernie K-Doe worth at the age of 65 years old? Ernie K-Doe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Ernie K-Doe's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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2009

Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009.

1961

He is mos famous for his 1961 #1 hit, "Mother-in-Law", written and produced by pioneering R&B producer Allen Toussaint.

1960

In 1960 he signed with Minit Records and started working with Toussaint. The first two records they cut didn't do much, but the third was "Mother-in-Law", which became his biggest hit. Unfortunately, he was never able to duplicate that record's success.

He continued performing and recording throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and even worked for a while as a disc jockey.

1955

In 1955 he left the group and signed with Specialty Records. He gained a reputation for putting on energetic and raucous stage shows and soon was playing in many of the top clubs in New Orleans, but he just couldn't crack the record market.

1953

K-Doe sang in various gospel groups in New Orleans before his family moved to Chicago in 1953. There he sang with such groups as The Moonglows and The Flamingos, and recorded several R&B songs for Chicago's United Records, but they were never released. He soon returned to New Orleans and formed his own group, The Blue Diamonds, which released several records on the Savoy label, but they didn't do much for the group's career.

1936

R&B singer Ernie K-Doe was born Ernest Kadore Jr. in New Orleans in 1936.