Little Freddie King

Little Freddie King is a gritty New Orleans blues legend known for his raw, foot-stomping style that keeps the spirit of the Mississippi Delta alive in the Crescent City. Born Frederick Martin in 1940 (some sources say 1943) in McComb, Mississippi, he earned his "King" nickname as a teen after being mistaken for Texas bluesman Freddie King during a guitar showdown. After moving to New Orleans in the 1950s, he became a fixture in the city's juke joint scene, blending electrified hill country blues with his own rough-and-tumble personality. His music – captured on releases like *Fried Rice & Chicken* and *Blues Medicine* – often features raucous guitar work, playful storytelling, and lyrics about hard living, delivered with a mischievous grin. A regular at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, this self-proclaimed "gutbucket blues" survivor continues to pack clubs into his 80s, proving you don't need polish when you've got soul.

Genres

Blues

R&b

Rock

Roots Rock

Electric Blues

Soul Blues

Chicago Blues

Delta Blues

New Orleans Blues

Folk Blues

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Latest Release

I Use To Be Down

Little Freddie King

Album - 11 Tracks - Released February 19, 2025