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American blues musician (1923-1992)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1923 to 1992 · aged 69
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Albert King was an American guitarist and singer, who is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential blues guitarists ever. He is perhaps best known for his popular and influential album Born Under a Bad Sign (1967) and its title track. B. B.

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King at Fillmore East, October 1968, with a right handed Gibson Flying V guitar, photo: Grant GouldonKing at Fillmore East, October 1968, with a right handed Gibson Flying V guitar, photo: Grant GouldonAlbert King at the 1970 Ann Arbor Blues FestivalAlbert King at the 1970 Ann Arbor Blues FestivalKing in Chicago, 1981, left handed Flying V guitarKing in Chicago, 1981, left handed Flying V guitarKing's "Lucy" custom-made left hand guitar at the Stax Museum of American Soul MusicKing's "Lucy" custom-made left hand guitar at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music

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2013Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Albert King was an American guitarist and singer, who is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential blues guitarists ever. He is perhaps best known for his popular and influential album Born Under a Bad Sign (1967) and its title track. B. B. King, Freddie King, and he, all unrelated, were known as the "Three Kings of the Blues". The left-handed Albert King was known for his "deep, dramatic sound that was widely imitated by both blues and rock guitarists".

Country
United States
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Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1992 · aged 69
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