by Bman | May 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Stax has done it now. They have unleashed the fury of Albert King and his classic I'll Play The Blues For You. This was initially an 8 song release but with remastering came 2 additional alternate tracks as well as 2 unreleased tracks. This recording really shows...
by Bman | Apr 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Before I go into the tribute to Albert for today, his birthday, I will say that I was fortunate enough to see Albert once prior to his demise. It was in a very small club in Phoenix, AZ called the Mason Jar (which is long gone). Albert at this time was known to have a...
by Bman | Apr 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
CONCORD MUSIC GROUP RELEASESALBERT KING’S I’LL PLAY THE BLUES FOR YOUAS PART OF ITS STAX REMASTERS SERIES2012 release date marks 40th anniversary of landmark blues recording. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Concord Music Group will release Albert King’s I’ll Play the Blues for...
by Bman | Aug 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
This is a great recording with Albert King and John Mayall's band including Mick Taylor....enjoy!! John Mayall, OBE (born 29 November 1933) is a pioneering English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical career spans over fifty years, but the...
by Bman | Aug 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Albert King (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992) was an American blues guitarist and singer, and a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing. One of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with B. B. King and Freddie King), Albert King stood 6' 4" (192...
