Albert King

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Born 25 April 1923. Died 21 December 1992.

well-known US blues guitarist & singer

performing live onstage, playing Gibson Flying V guitar

Biography

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. On December 11, 2012, it was announced that King would be posthumously inducted into the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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