Happy birthday to Freddie King, born on this day in 1934! Known as “The Texas Cannonball,” King blended fiery Texas blues with the smoother Chicago style, delivering searing guitar leads and soulful vocals on classics like Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Hide Away, and Going Down. His aggressive picking style, powerful stage presence, and crossover appeal made him a massive influence on Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and generations of rock and blues guitarists.
@SVG__Collection Do you remember a song by KING FLOYD? 1971 The song is called GROOVE ME? Great song and it doesn’t get the recognition it truly deserves.
@SVG__Collection Damn!!! DAMN!!! That man can play! Blues guitar is the sexiest and funkiest sound ever. Jam on!😎
@SVG__Collection Though before my time, Freddie always had the unique ability to make you CRY, HOP, SWING & DANCE - Often at the same time! STILL DOES!! Watch "THE !!!!! BEAT" on @YouTube and ENJOY! 🎸🎶
@SVG__Collection He’s also the funkiest blues man ever. Evidence: music.youtube.com/watch?v=rQpZv7…
@SVG__Collection Delta Slim would back flip if he heard this haha 😂🔥🔥🔥
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@SVG__Collection His presence was just as powerful off stage, believe me.