Albert King
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Biography: Albert King Nelson, known professionally as Albert King, was an American blues guitarist and singer, whose playing influenced many other blues guitarists.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Indianola, Mississippi, USA
Birthday: April 25, 1923
Deathday: December 21, 1992
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Gender: Male
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B.B. King & Friends
Overview: Live concert recording of B.B. King playing with many guests, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Etta James, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Billy Ocean & Phil Collins.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-04-14
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Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Session
Overview: Recorded for a television program of the same name back in 1983, In Session bills itself as the only known recording of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King, who was Vaughan's idol and mentor, playing together. That leads to some heavy expectations, which fortunately aren't disappointed, at least if you aren't expecting the customary over-the-top performances Vaughan was famous for. His playing here is much more laid-back and controlled, which is actually a recommendation--the stylistic similarities between teacher and student are that much more pronounced. The songs are mostly King concert staples, with the exception of "Pride and Joy"; highlights include the T-Bone Walker classic "Call It Stormy Monday" and one of King's own, "Overall Junction," which features some excellent guitar solo work. The snippets of recorded conversation between songs are interesting curiosities as well. --Genevieve Williams
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-06
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Albert King: Live in Sweden 1980
Overview: Born in Indianola, Mississippi, Albert King remains one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time and enjoyed a successful career that spanned four decades, with wide critical and commercial acceptance throughout the world. The left- handed blues giant wrenched stinging solos from his trademark Gibson Flying V, informing the sound and style of such admirers as Eric Clapton, Luther Allison, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Taj Mahal and Jimi Hendrix. This never before released concert film presents King in top form, tearing through his signature songs at the peak of his career. Songs include "Born under a Bad Sign," "The Sky Is Crying," "The Very Thought of You," "Cadillac Assembly Line," "Summertime," "Cold Women with Warm Hearts," "As the Years Go Passing By."
Genres: Music
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival
Overview: Albert King & B.B. King live at the Japan Blues Carnival 1989.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Wattstax
Overview: A documentary film about the Afro-American Woodstock concert held in Los Angeles seven years after the Watts riots. Director Mel Stuart mixes footage from the concert with footage of the living conditions in the current-day Watts neighborhood.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-02-04
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John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats
Overview: It was a night when the legends played, when English Blues met Chicago & Memphis Blues, and something magical happened. One hot night in June 1982 at New Jersey's Capitol Theater, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, featuring Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones) on lead guitar, John McVie (Fleetwood Mac) on bass, and Colin Allen (of Rod Stewart's band) on drums, paid homage to and were joined by five blues immortals: Albert King, Etta James, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and the 83-year-old Sippie Wallace. Each of the blues greats was backed by the Bluesbreakers, resulting in some amazing musical moments. Awesome is the only word to describe the guitar jams among Albert King, Buddy Guy, and Mick Taylor. New audiences can enjoy every moment of greatness from that special night, when the Bluesbreakers were joined by the blues makers. The night the legends came out to play.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-31
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Gary Moore With The Midnight Blues Band: An Evening Of The Blues
Overview: Gary Moore LiVE with special guests Albert King and Albert Collins
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Original Language: en
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