Albert King

Albert King
Born: Apr 25, 1923 in Indianola, MS
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Died: Dec 21, 1992 in Memphis, TN
Genre: Blues
Styles: Soul-Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Urban Blues, Early R&B
Biography: Albert King is truly a "King of the Blues," although he doesn't hold that title (B.B. does). Along with B.B. and Freddie King, Albert King is one of the major influences on blues and rock guitar players. Without him, modern guitar music would not sound as it does -- his style has influenced both black ...Read full biography
Born Under A Bad Sign [Stax]
Released: 1967
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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Albert King recorded a lot in the early '60s, including some classic sides, but they never quite hit the mark. They never gained a large audience, nor did they really capture the ferocity of his single-string ...Read full review
Live Wire/Blues Power
Released: 1968
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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Live Wire/Blues Power is one of Albert King's definitive albums. Recorded live at the Fillmore Auditorium in 1968, the guitarist is at the top of his form throughout the record -- his solos are intense ...Read full review
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