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Albert King

Meet Albert King, a guitar hero whose music was as big and smooth as he was!

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Albert King - I'll Play the Blues for You

Albert King - I'll Play the Blues for You

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Sleeve tattoo. Legendary blues guitarist Albert King by Kevin Patrick, Trinity Art Collective, Tucson, Arizona.
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Albert King
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Albert King: Live in Sweden (1980)
T & A Test and Albert - King of the Ring 2000
Albert King 1978
Born Under A Bad Sign Albert King
T & A Test and Albert - King of the Ring 2000
Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King, Blue lights bare Christmas tree Seattle Washington USA 1475
Pair of bottles, by Jacob Petit, circa 1840, hard-paste porcelain, painted and gilded, given by Madame Albert King, 1966, inv. 40949-40950, Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris

Key Facts

Born
April 25, 1923.
Known For
Playing the blues guitar and singing.
Nickname
The Velvet Bulldozer.
Famous Song
Born Under a Bad Sign.

Meet the Guitar Giant!

Albert King was a super famous musician who played the guitar like a superhero! He was known for his amazing music that made people want to dance and sing along. He was so tall, he was like a gentle giant, standing taller than many grown-ups. People loved his music because it had a deep, powerful sound that was really special.

The "Velvet Bulldozer"!

Albert King had a cool nickname: the "Velvet Bulldozer." Why? Because he had a voice that was smooth like velvet, but he was also a very big and strong person, just like a bulldozer! He was so tall, he was taller than a basketball hoop. He even used to drive a real bulldozer when he had other jobs before becoming a famous musician.

King of the Blues!

Albert King is one of the most important blues guitar players ever! He's so famous that he's often mentioned with other guitar legends like B.B. King and Freddie King, even though they weren't related. His music was so good that many other guitar players tried to play just like him. He even has his own special spot in the Blues Hall of Fame!

Born Under a Bad Sign

One of Albert King's most famous songs is called "Born Under a Bad Sign." It's a super popular song that many people still listen to today. This song, and his whole album with the same name, helped make him a star. His music made a big splash and is still celebrated by musicians and fans all around the world.

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