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Music Appreciation

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,598 posts) Thu Apr 25, 2024, 09:29 AM Apr 25

Albert King was born on this date.

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Albert King was born on this date. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 25 OP

I never had the opportunity to see Albert King.... JohnnyRingo Apr 25 #1

"Excuse me....I'll Play the Blues for You" Kid Berwyn Apr 26 #2

I caught him at the Fillmore West in 1970 Bundbuster Apr 26 #3

JohnnyRingo

(18,672 posts)

1. I never had the opportunity to see Albert King....

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 09:32 AM

Apr 25

...but he influenced so many of the artists I have seen that it seems I have in a way. It's awesome to see someone use a Flying V for the blues and I didn't know he was left handed.

The late Lonnie Mack made good use of that rare '58 Gibson Flying V (the 7th one made), and I have seen him a few times. He died eight years ago last weekend.

Thanx for posting.

Kid Berwyn

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2. "Excuse me....I'll Play the Blues for You"

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Fri Apr 26, 2024, 12:27 PM

Apr 26

"Loneliness can blow some good people's minds...Where you live? No. No. Disregard that. Most important thing is, I want to know you."

Bundbuster

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3. I caught him at the Fillmore West in 1970

Reply to Kid Berwyn (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 26, 2024, 06:33 PM

Apr 26

The crowd came to hear the Jefferson Airplane, but that left handed Blues Giant stole the show. Very few people were even aware of Blues music then, and it was great to see their minds opened.

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