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Freddie King

In Deep: Freddie King

Posted 06/25/2012 at 2:58pm | by Andy Aledort

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Freddie King is among the triumvirate of the greatest and most influential electric blues guitarists ever, revered with equal respect alongside the legendary blues gods B.B King and Albert King. Together, they are often referred to as "The Three Kigns" — all complete masters of their craft and essential subjects of study for any inspiring blues guitar enthusiast.

Poll: Who is the Real “King” of the Blues?

Posted 08/04/2011 at 9:57am | by Damian Fanelli

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B.B. King

Exactly why legendary blues guitarists Albert King, B.B. King and Freddie King never got together to make a blues-themed Christmas album called We Three Kings is one of the great mysteries of the universe. I figure it would've been an obvious move.

Photo Gallery: Jimmie Vaughan Names His Favorite Blues Guitarists, Past and Present

Posted 08/03/2011 at 10:56am | by Damian Fanelli

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Jimmie Vaughan: Powerful Stuff

Jimmie Vaughan dishes out praise to his favorite guitarists, past and present.

Video: Lick of the Day is a Tribute to Blues Great Freddie King

Posted 07/01/2011 at 9:56am | by Keith Wyatt

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Today's Lick of the Day by Keith Wyatt at the Musicians Institute is a tribute to blues great Freddie King.

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