Son of Reverend Eugene Toon, a Gospel singer, Sir Earl is presently one of the most prolific Funk/R&B/Pop singer song writer/producers of the '80s and '90s. A former member of the multiplatinum R&B and pop group Kool & the Gang, Sir Earl co-wrote and co-produced songs like "Celebration", "Ladies Night", and "Too Hot" as well as many, other well known hits. He learned his trade by being the one and only protege of Mr. Otis Blackwell, who wrote many of Elvis Presley's greatest hits such as "Don't Be Cruel", "Return To Sender", and "All Shook Up". Mr. Blackwell also write songs for several other great American artists, including Peggy Lee/Madonna: "Fever", Jerry Lee Lewis: "Great Balls of Fire", and Pat Boone/James Taylor: "Handy Man".
At the tender age of seventeen, the unique talents of Sir Earl were discovered by the great Mr. Blackwell. Together they opened a production/publishing office, where they co-wrote and co-produced over forty songs in which many were recorded. After many world tours with Kool & the Gang, "Sir Earl" feeling the need to expand his horizons, began to independently produce, arrange, and write music for Atlantic, Arista, and Polygram Records. All of Sir Earl's recording projects have charted in Billboard's top thirty. Those in the "Top 5" earned Sir Earl, Silver singles and albums (from the U.K.), Gold singles and albums, Platinum singles and albums, BMI awards, the Golden Reel award, and several other citations. Sir Earl has been recently published in a cookbook, "A Musical Feast". This cookbook represents over 100 of the world's most prominent musicians and singers who have contributed creative recipes from their own kitchens to raise funds for the homeless.
Some of the entertainers in this book are: Frank Sinatra, Boyz II Men, Seal, Madonna, Toni Braxton, Julio Iglesias, Whitney Houston, Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds, and Cher.
During the last year of the Bush administration, Sir Earl Toon produced and sang a record that was played and enjoyed by the president at a party in the White House.
Black recording artists in commercials became an eye opener for Wall Street when Kool & The Gang became the first funk, R&B Pop band, ever to do a national television and radio spot for an international company. Schlitz Malt Liquor Bull. It was apparent that the bands' cross over appeal would do well in selling products to consumers espcially with the success of "Celebration". Sir Earl feels that "running away from the bull" was one of his best experiences.
Songs have been featured in television - Simpsons, Oprah Winfrey, American Music Awards 20th Century Anniversary Quantum Leap, Nick of Time, NBC Specials, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and a slew of movies.
Sir Earl's music transcends through the years with a song that was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1998. The song, "Not Tonight," was recorded by artist 'LiL' Kim. This music was from and inspired by the motion picture Nothing to Lose on Toomy Boy Records. It was in the movie soundtrack, Nothing to Lose, staring Martin Lawrence from the TV series, Martin. It was a single taken from "LiL" Kim's smash platinum album, "Hard Core." This song was originally co-written by Sir Earl Toon and was popularly known as: "Ladies Night."
Utilizing his amassed wealth of experience, Sir Earl followed a natural path before him and created his own production company. The first order of business was to attract the best talent available. He then contracted an array of premiere artist development teams, sales and marketing executives and record promotion experts. In keeping with his pursuit of excellence, Sir Earl signed only top quality singers, rappers, writers, arrangers, and producers befitting his high standards.
There is more celebration to come.
