Friday, 1 April 2016

Blues Singers: Freddie King

Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976)

Texas and West Side, Chicago Blues Genres Guitarist and Singer, Freddie King, had influence on the techniques of Eric Clapton and others. He had his bulk of hits in the 1960's and the 1970's. Touring for up to 300 days a year and bad dieting habits led to his death at aged 42 years old. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Have you loved a woman, Country boy ft. Margaret Whitfield, going down and Hide away

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_King
Background information
Birth nameFred King
BornSeptember 3, 1934
Gilmer, Texas, United States
DiedDecember 28, 1976 (aged 42)
Dallas, Texas, United States
GenresElectric bluesblues-rock,funk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1952–1976
Associated actsRobert Lockwood, Jr.Sonny Thompson, Bill Willis, King CurtisLeon RussellCarl RadleEric ClaptonJamie OldakerTom DowdMike Vernon, Steve Ferrone, Bobby TenchP.P. ArnoldJimmie VaughanPeter Green, Edd Lively
WebsiteThe official Freddie King site
Notable instruments
Gibson Les Paul guitar
Gibson ES-345

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