Ernest lane was born in Clarksdale Ms. one of lanes childhood friends was the legendary Ike Turner and in 1962 Ike recruited his old Buddy to play piano in his band, Lane went on to form the Group called The Goodtimers, and he also played with the Monkees. He began playing with Ike again in 1999 until his death in Dec. 2007, he was at his home at the time he passed, Lane was much part of Ike Turners King Of Rhythm Band,now he is going out on his own Endeavor. His first CD was BLUES IS BACK, and now he's Back with this Cd called BORN WITH THE BLUES.