Name: Ice Pickin'
Brand: Albert Collins

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Redeye

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Release date

2003-10-10

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CDAL4713

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14551471325

140g LP

2022-05-13

LPAL2713

14551271314

Artist

Albert Collins

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Alligator

Genre EU

Blues / Gospel

Back in 1971, a 23-year-old blues fan used his meagre savings to record and produce his favourite band. Following his heart, he quit his day job with Delmark Records and began promoting *Alligator* and his new record company full time.

Over 30 years later, that company, Alligator Records, is home to some of the world’s premier blues and roots rock talent and is regarded by fans and the media alike as the top contemporary blues record label in the world.

The first release from Alligator Records was *The Siegel-Schwall Band* (1971).

Albert Collins is an American recording artist and songwriter, best known for his contributions to the Little Richard hits "Lucille" and "Slippin' And Slidin'". With a career spanning several decades, Collins has made a significant impact on the music industry. His unique style blends elements of blues, rock, and soul, creating a sound that is both captivating and powerful.

Influenced by legendary performers such as *Freddie King*, *Albert King*, and *T-Bone Walker*, Collins developed his own distinctive guitar-playing technique. Known for his mastery of the Telecaster guitar and his signature use of a capo, he created a sound that was instantly recognizable.

Collins' influence can be heard in the work of numerous artists including *Lonnie Mack*, *Robert Cray*, and *Buddy Guy*. His legacy lives on through his timeless music and continues to inspire generations of musicians.

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An essential part of any blues collection, the album features all-time fan favorites like Master Charge, Honey Hush and Conversation With Collins. All tracks remastered. Originally released in 1978.Albert Collins is revered as a true blues legend, and his greatest success came after he signed with Alligator and cut Ice Pickin'. It won the Best Blues Album of the Year Award from the Montreux Jazz Festival, in addition to being nominated for a Grammy, and has been inducted into the Blues Hall Of Fame. His following Alligator albums helped earn Collins every award the blues world had to offer. And, along with Johnny Copeland and Robert Cray (who decided on a career as a bluesman after seeing Collins play his high school prom), Collins cut the Grammy-winning Showdown! With his untimely death in 1993, Albert Collins left behind a blues legacy that continues to amaze and delight fans all over the world. "Stunning...mercurial guitar playing...unpredictable imagination" - New York Times "Torrid...the fiercest blues guitarist" - Living Blues

Ice Pickin'

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