Musician Dictionary

Freddie King

American blues guitarist and singer (1934–1976) · US blues singer & guitarist

DescriptionAmerican blues guitarist and singer (1934–1976)
Source: Wikidata
Born1934-09-03
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceGilmer Gilmer
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1976-12-28
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathDallas Dallas
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationguitarist singer-songwriter singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice guitar
Source: Wikidata
Genresfunk blues blues rock Chicago blues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsFederal Records Apex King Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofFreddie King And His Group Freddie King And His Orchestra
Source: Discogs
AwardsRock and Roll Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

B. King F King F, King F. King F. Kings F.King Feddie King Fred King Freddy King Fredy King KIng King T. King

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Identifiers

mbid: d6ae4b23-965f-485a-b2c2-66c43ffaef20 · wikidata: Q436209 · isni: 0000000079775861 · ipi: 00183294944 · discogs: 323162

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