'70s Music & Culture Collections | Volume 2

David Redfern: Albert King (1970) (7/7)

Albert King was an American blues guitarist and singer born on April 25, 1923, in Indianola, Mississippi. He was known for his unique style of playing the guitar, characterized by his use of heavy vibrato and string bending. King was a left-handed guitarist, but he played right-handed guitars flipped upside down, with the low E string at the bottom and the high E string at the top. This contributed to his distinctive sound and phrasing. King was known for his powerful and soulful voice, which complemented his guitar playing. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Download the Full Size 5k Hi-Res Digital Photograph [HERE](REDACTED)