Freddie King

Freddie King
Born: Sep 3, 1934 in Gilmer, TX
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Died: Dec 28, 1976 in Dallas, TX
Genre: Blues
Styles: Modern Electric Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Texas Blues, Modern Electric Texas Blues, Electric Blues, Early R&B
Biography: Guitarist Freddie King rode to fame in the early '60s with a spate of catchy instrumentals which became instant bandstand fodder for fellow bluesmen and white rock bands alike. Employing a more down-home (thumb and finger picks) approach to the B.B. King single-string style of playing, King enjoyed success ...Read full biography
Let's Hide Away and Dance Away with Freddy King
Released: 1961
Label: Zyx
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Powerful blues-guitarist Freddie King appears in strong '70s concert footage from an outdoor festival sponsored by Leon Russell. King's tight band backs him with solid contemporary grooves, and Freddie's ...Read full review
Gives You a Bonanza of Instrumentals
Released: 1965
Label: P-Vine Japan
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