Albert King

100 Greatest Blues Albums - A close-up of BB King's guitar

The 120 Best Blues Albums: Classic Records You Need To Hear

From Muddy Waters to B.B. King and Koko Taylor to Shemekia Copeland, discover the records that made it onto our list of the best blues albums ever.

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The Wattstax Concert: More Than Soul’s Woodstock

The Wattstax concert was a snapshot of the Black-is-Beautiful movement; an early 70s salve for the wounds caused by the 60s.

Features6 months ago

‘Years Gone By’: A Stax Gem From Blues Guitarist Albert King

The blues master's 1969 album had him working with the combined might of Booker T and the MGs.

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Stax Legends 5: Deanie Parker, Stateswoman Of Soulsville

The last in our Stax interview series is on a lady who has been part of the fabric of the famous Memphis institution for more than half a century.

Features7 months ago

‘King Of The Blues Guitar’: Why Albert King Still Wears The Crown

A classic example of Stax blues, the ‘King Of The Blues Guitar’ album is a go-to for those seeking to acquaint themselves with Albert King.

Features8 months ago

Blues-Rock Personified: Gary Moore In 20 Songs

Gary's death at just 58, on February 6, 2011, came as a great shock, but he left a legacy of nearly 40 years of work.

Features8 months ago

‘Still Got The Blues’: Just Like Starting Over For Gary Moore

Two of Moore’s American blues guitar heroes, Albert King and Albert Collins, were also on the guest list for the gold-certified 'Still Got The Blues.'

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Landmark Janet Jackson, Nas, Jimmy Cliff Recordings Enter National Recording Registry

Louis Armstrong, Labelle and Jackson Browne are also represented this year.

Features11 months ago

Flying Tonight: The Axe Attack Of The Gibson Flying V

The highly distinctive Flying V guitar was trademarked by Gibson on January 6, 1958.

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Features12 months ago

Sitting On Top Of The World’s Best Blues Album Covers

Unlike pop stars, most blues artists have never been obsessed with image. But there are still some great blues album covers out there.

Features1 year ago

Albert King’s Definitive Album: ‘Live Wire/Blues Power’

There’s not a blues guitarist that has not copped Albert King’s licks and fallen under his spell.

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‘Born Under A Bad Sign’: More Talent Than Luck For Albert King

If you haven’t heard Albert King’s ‘Born Under A Bad Sign’, it’s time for a change of luck. Go ahead, listen. It’ll make your day.

Artists2 years ago

The pioneering Mississippi blues guitarist was known as one of the "Kings of the Blues" as well as "The Velvet Bulldozer."

News3 years ago

Craft Recordings Sets Off Stax’s 50th Anniversary ‘Soul Explosion’

The collection is part of Craft's 'Made In Memphis' campaign and features many of Stax's biggest stars and songs of the era, such as Eddie Floyd, the Staple Singers and Albert King.