Freddie King, often heralded as one of the "Three Kings" of electric blues guitar alongside B.B. King and Albert King, was a blues guitarist and singer whose fiery guitar style and soulful singing earned him a spot as one of the genre's most influential figures. Born Frederick Christian King on September 3, 1934, in Gilmer, Texas, he moved to Chicago in his teens, where he was immersed in the city's thriving blues scene. He began his recording career in the early 1960s with singles such as "Have You Ever Loved a Woman" and "Hide Away," the latter of which became a blues standard and a showcase for his distinctive, economic guitar licks.

King's career spanned over two decades, during which he bridged the gap between Texas and Chicago blues, blending a raw, energetic sound with a more polished and urban presentation. His live performances were energetic affairs, a quality captured in numerous live recordings that continued to be released posthumously, showing generations of blues lovers the vigor with which he played. Notably, albums like "Freddie King (Live Fillmore West September 3rd. 1970)" and "Live At The Ash Grove July 1, 1971" immortalize his commanding presence and dynamic interaction with audiences. Despite his passing on December 28, 1976, Freddie King's legacy endures through these recordings, as well as the countless guitarists he influenced, ensuring his contributions to the blues genre continue to be celebrated and studied by music aficionados and guitarists worldwide.

Genres

Acoustic Blues

Blues

Blues Rock

Electric Blues

Texas Blues

Traditional Blues

Related Artists

B.B. King

Buddy Guy

Albert King

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Muddy Waters

Howlin' Wolf

Albert Collins

Eric Clapton

Otis Rush

T-Bone Walker

Elmore James

Joe Bonamassa

Latest Release

Freddie King (Live Fillmore West September 3rd. 1970) [Restauración 2023]

Freddie King

Album - 11 Tracks - Released September 29, 2023