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Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976) was an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with Albert King and B.B. King, none of whom was a blood relative). [1] [2] Mostly known for his soulful and powerful voice and distinctive guitar playing, King had a ...
Jul 14, 2010 · Of the three great blues guitarists named King -- B.B., Albert and Freddie -- arguably the most influential was also the least well-known: Freddie. But his most important work has been...
- Ed Ward
HALL OF FAME ESSAY. By Ted Drodowski. Blues innovator Freddie King sang like a lion and struck his guitar’s strings with rattlesnake intensity. Those talents, along with his compositional brilliance, took King to the pinnacle of success in the blues world of the sixties and seventies.
Discover the Life and Legacy of Freddie King - One of the Three Kings of Blues | Explore the Early Years, Songs, and Impact of the Renowned Guitarist
Texas-based blues guitarist whose clean picking style and tuneful instrumentals made him a star in the 1960s and '70s. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1970s. Born. September 3, 1934 in Gilmer, TX. Died. December 28, 1976 in Dallas, TX. Genre. Blues, R&B. Styles.
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Apr 12, 2012 · YouTube. Among the "Three Kings" of electric blues — along with B.B. and Albert (no relation) — Freddie King is the last to be inducted into the rock hall. But in some ways, his late...
Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976) is, unarguably, one of the ‘founding fathers’ of the blues rock genre. Along with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Little Walter.