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Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King

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Born Under a Bad Sign

Albert King

1967·labelStax Records·11 tracks

Blues / Soul

Why this record

A landmark blues album that bridged the gap between raw Delta tradition and polished soul production, influencing virtually every rock guitarist who followed.

About Albert King

Albert King

Albert King was an American guitarist and singer, who is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential blues guitarists ever. He is perhaps best known for his popular and influential album Born Under a Bad Sign (1967) and its title track. B. B. King, Freddie King, and he, all unrelated, were known as the "Three Kings of the Blues". The left-handed Albert King was known for his "deep, dramatic sound that was widely imitated by both blues and rock guitarists".

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