Name: Alive In The America
Brand: Freddie King

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RDEG-LP-972-ME

Colour

Colour details

Red Marble

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0630428079236

Total Cap

Red LPx3

RDEG-LP-972-CV

0630428079212

Artist

Freddie King

Genre GB

Blues / Gospel

Label GB

Renaissance

Freddie King, an American blues guitarist and singer, was born on September 3, 1934 in Gilmer, Texas. He moved to Chicago in 1949 and made his mark in the music industry when he released his first record as a leader in 1956. Known for his groundbreaking performances with a multi-racial backing band, Freddie King is often referred to as one of the "three kings" of electric blues guitar alongside Albert King and B.B. King.

In recognition of his immense talent and contribution to the blues genre, September 3 was declared as Freddie King Day by proclamation from Texas Governor Ann Richards in 1993. Rolling Stone magazine also acknowledged his greatness by ranking him 15th on their list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Furthermore, Freddie King's legacy was solidified when he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

Similar artists who share a similar musical style or influence include Otis Rush, Albert King, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Magic Sam, Albert Collins, Elmore James, Mike Bloomfield,
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown,
Muddy Waters,
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band,
Earl Hooker,
Koko Taylor,
Lonnie Mack,
Jimmy Reed,
Junior Wells,
T-Bone Walker,
B.B. King,and Fenton Robinson.

Founded in 1994 by club Renaissance's founder Geoff Oakes, *Renaissance* is a UK Progressive House label. After going into administration in 2010, the back catalogue was sold to Phoenix Music International Ltd. However, in July 2011, it was announced that Renaissance had been reborn with Geoff Oakes once again guiding the brand.

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Freddie King 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 were blood related). Mostly known for his soulful and powerful voice and distinctive guitar playing, King had a major influence on electric blues music and on many later blues guitarists. Born in Gilmer, Texas, King became acquainted with the guitar at the age of six. He started learning the guitar from his mother and his uncle. King moved to Chicago when he was a teenager; there he formed his first band the Every Hour Blues Boys with guitarist Jimmie Lee Robinson and drummer Frank "Sonny" Scott. As he was repeatedly being rejected by Chess Records, he got signed to Federal Records, and got his break with the single "Have You Ever Loved a Woman" and instrumental "Hide Away", which reached number five on the Billboard magazine's rhythm and blues chart in 1961. It later became a blues standard. King based his guitar style on Texas blues and Chicago blues influences. The album “Freddy King Sings” showcased his singing talents and included the record chart hits "You've Got to Love Her with a Feeling" and "I'm Tore Down". He later became involved with producers who were more oriented to rhythm and blues and rock and was one of the first bluesmen to have a multiracial backing band at performances.

SIDE A: I'm Ready Ain't No Sunshine Ghetto Woman SIDE B: Come On (Let The Good Times Roll) Pack It Up SIDE C: Have You Ever Loved A Woman #4 Blues SIDE D: TV Mama Goin' Down SIDE E: Wee Baby Blues Freddie's Blues That's Alright SIDE F: Big Legged Woman Sweet Home Chicago    125%

Alive In The America

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Discover Alive In The America by Freddie King. Vinyl records from Renaissance label. Soulful blues guitar and powerful vocals.