Name: Born Under A Bad Sign
Brand: Albert King

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CR00513

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-21

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Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

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888072416888

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Artist

Albert King

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Atlantic

Albert King, born on April 25, 1923 in Indianola, Mississippi and passed away on December 21, 1992 in Memphis, Tennessee, was a renowned singer, guitarist and songwriter. Alongside B.B. King and Freddie King (both unrelated), he emerged as one of the most influential blues guitarists during the 1950s and 1960s. With a career spanning from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s, his time with Stax Records from 1966 to 1974 marked his greatest commercial achievements.

Known for his distinctive style and powerful voice, Albert King left an indelible mark on the blues genre. His music resonated with audiences worldwide and continues to inspire generations of musicians today. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Otis Rush, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, and T-Bone Walker among others; he crafted a unique sound that blended soulful vocals with masterful guitar playing.

If you appreciate the works of *Freddie King*, *John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers*, *Magic Sam*, or any other legendary blues performers listed below; then exploring Albert King's discography is essential for any true fan of this timeless genre:
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<li>Freddie King</li>
<li>Otis Rush</li>
<li>Albert Collins</li>
<li>Buddy Guy</li>
<li>John Mayall &

Along with B.B. and Freddie, Albert King will forever be hailed as one of the original "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar." Cutting a dynamic 6' 4" figure on stage while playing his 1958 Gibson Flying V upside down to accommodate his left-handedness (paging Mr. Hendrix!), Albert earned the nickname "The Velvet Bulldozer" due to his forceful yet subtle style. An enormous influence on the British blues scene, Eric Clapton was perhaps King's most vocal fan, crediting Cream classics like "Strange Brew" as direct extensions of King's playing. Other axemen falling under his sway were the afore-mentioned Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Mick Taylor, Joe Walsh, Robbie Robertson and Stevie Ray Vaughan. By the late 1960s, King was headlining rock shows around the country and turning on generation of American fans to electric blues. 

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