B.B. King
From an early stage, B.B.’s influences were set. Seeing as he’s from Indianola, Mississippi, he goes far back enough to remember the likes of Charley Patton and Robert Johnson who were cornerstone blues figures. His playing style is in shortened bursts, with technical dexterity and cleanly delivered phrasing. Without a doubt, B.B. King was a genuine soloist. In 1987, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and for good reason. He is considered to be one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. His talent earned him the nickname “The King of the Blues”.
B.B. King
Freddie King
An American blues guitarist and singer, Freddie King recorded multiple hits for Federal Records in the early 1960s. He had a very distinctive guitar style as well as a soulful and powerful voice which inspired countless musicians, especially guitarists. In 2012, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was so adored that the governor of Texas, Ann Richards, made September 3 Freddie King Day back in 1993. This was an honor reserved for Texas legends like Bob Wills and Buddy Holly. King was so legendary that he was placed 15th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Freddie King
