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Albert Collins
Born: Oct 1, 1932 in Leona, TX
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Died: Nov 24, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV
Genre: Blues
Biography: Albert Collins, "The Master of the Telecaster," "The Iceman," and "The Razor Blade" was robbed of his best years as a blues performer by a bout with liver cancer that ended with his premature death on November 24, 1993. He was just 61 years old. The highly influential, totally original Collins, like ...Read full biography
Ice Pickin'
Ice Pickin'
Released: 1978
Label: Alligator Records
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Ice Pickin' is the album that brought Albert Collins directly back into the limelight, and for good reason, too. The record captures the wild, unrestrained side of his playing that had never quite been ...Read full review
The Cool Sound of Albert Collins
The Cool Sound of Albert Collins
Released: 1965
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More Albert Collins albums: Main Albums (27), Compilations (24), DVD/Video (9)
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