| First Name |
Freddie
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| Last Name |
King
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| Alternative Name |
Freddy King
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| Birthday |
3rd September, 1934
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| Birthplace |
Gilmer, Texas, United States
|
| Died |
28th December, 1976
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| Place of Death |
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, singer-songwriter
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| Occupation |
Guitarist
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Electric blues, blues-rock, funk, Blues
|
| Music Genre |
Blues
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| Year(s) Active |
1952–1976
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| Music Style |
Modern Electric Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Regional Blues, Texas Blues, Early R&B, Electric Blues, Modern Electric Texas Blues, R&B
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| Music Mood |
Earnest, Rollicking, Playful, Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Earthy, Passionate, Fiery, Energetic, Gritty
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Leader
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, vocals
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| Record Label |
El-Bee, King, Federal, Atlantic, Shelter, RSO, Federal, Atlantic
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| Associated Acts |
Robert Lockwood, Jr., Sonny Thompson, Bill Willis, King Curtis, Leon Russell, Carl Radle, Eric Clapton, Jamie Oldaker, Tom Dowd, Mike Vernon, Steve Ferrone, Bobby Tench, P.P. Arnold, Jimmie Vaughan, Peter Green, Edd Lively
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| Official Websites |
http://www.freddiekingsite.com, http://www.freddieking.net
|
Fred 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 are blood related). Mostly known for his soulful and powerful voice and distinctive guitar playing, King had a major influence on electric blues music and on many later blues guitarists.