Earl Hudson (born December 17, 1957) is an American musician, best known as the drummer for

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. Born in

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in 1957, Hudson is the younger brother of the band's lead singer H.R. Although he has rarely recorded or performed outside of the band, he and bandmates, guitarist Dr. Know and bassist

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, were recruited by rapper

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, a longtime fan of the band, to record the song "Real Nigga Roll Call", which interpolated the music of ''

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''s "Re-Ignition". He has also appeared on albums by H.R. as well as in H.R.'s live band in 1980s and 1990s.

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