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Henry Earl. Who is he? Does his name sound familiar? Could you possible know someone by that name? Chances are you probably don’t. But, if by some chance you do, it’s likely not the same Henry Earl that we’re focusing on…unless of course you happen to know the most famous drunk man from the city of Lexington, Kentucky.

                Henry Earl’s fame or perhaps infamy stems from his staggering arrest record. While many sources show discrepancies on the exact number of times this man has been arrested, nearly all recent sources document his arrests as totaling over 1,000.  But Henry Earl’s name has spread outside of the Lexington bar scene in recent years thanks to a YouTube video displaying his many mug shots throughout the years. This video has led to increasing popularity of his nickname “James Brown” as well. And with one look at any of his photos and it’s easy to see why this local legend is compared to the musical legend. 

 While it’s doubtful that Henry Earl has the same musical talent as James Brown, he does seem to have a talent for drawing attention to himself wherever he goes. There are numerous websites devoted to Henry Earl and his impressive number of arrests. After his arrests hit the 1,000 mark he appeared on the late night television program ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’  So, ladies and gents, prepare to learn more about this local legend of Lexington.