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He, B. B. King, and Freddie King, all unrelated, were known as the "Three Kings of the Blues". [6] The left-handed Albert King was known for his "deep, dramatic sound that was widely imitated by both blues and rock guitarists".
Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976) 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 was a blood relative).
Freddie King, Albert King, and B.B. King, three undisputed kings of blues guitar, are being celebrated in a tribute at Victory North. This is the third annual 3 Kings Tribute, ...
Riley B. King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015), known professionally as B. B. King, was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending , shimmering vibrato , and staccato picking that influenced many later electric guitar blues players.
In May 2009, he self-released the album Knighted by the Blues and its popular song, "Sometimes," which was once again co-written with Jenda. Derringer followed up with the release of The Three Kings of the Blues (Freddie King, B.B. King, Albert King) on Mike Varney's Blues Bureau International Records. [38]
This album is a tribute to the "three Kings" : Freddie King (songs 1 to 6 of CD 1 and 8 of CD 2), Albert King (songs 7 to 11 of CD 1 and 1 and 9 of CD 2) and especially B.B. King (Songs 1 to 7 and 10 and 11 of CD 2), who was a mentor for young Bonamassa.
Hill country blues [230] Albert King: 1923 1992 Mississippi Electric blues [231] B.B. King: 1925 2015 Mississippi Electric blues [232] Earl King: 1934 2003 Louisiana New Orleans blues [233] Eddie King: 1938 2012 Alabama Chicago blues [234] Freddie King: 1934 1976 Texas Electric blues [235] Little Freddie King: 1940 Mississippi Electric blues ...
King of the Blues is a compilation album by American blues musician B. B. King covering the years 1949 through 1991. Released by MCA Records in 1992, the four CD box set includes some of King's most popular songs as well as some newer recordings.