Hey Alan, Excellent interview. You do the King justice. I was at that show in Cleveland. The Front Row Theater on Wilson Mills Blvd. Saw many a great show there over the years. Sadly it closed and was torn down some years ago. Keep up the great work. I really enjoy your style.
Thanks for sharing this great interview. I saw him in the early 70’s but didn’t appreciate what a great musician he was until much later. Now he is one of my favorite guitarist.
I went to that same show at Tramps. Albert King was standing in front of me in line going in the front door. I didnt think it was him at first but as soon as the show started I knew it was him I was standing behind. It was vintage Albert King, "Playin the blues for you "
Awesome show on his own birthday and he died on mine. I'm glad I didn't miss it.Thanks for the great article Alan
Very good piece. Enjoyed reading and hearing Albert's nuggets. If anyone has listened repeatedly to the marvelous "In Session" with Stevie Ray, you'll hear all of his asides and "pep talks" mirroring what he said in the interview. Love that he notes a lot of people just play a lot of notes. "They ain't got no soul." What a talent. Didn't know that he played without a pick. That's cool! He certainly could and did attack those strings.
Hey Alan, Excellent interview. You do the King justice. I was at that show in Cleveland. The Front Row Theater on Wilson Mills Blvd. Saw many a great show there over the years. Sadly it closed and was torn down some years ago. Keep up the great work. I really enjoy your style.
Thanks for sharing this great interview. I saw him in the early 70’s but didn’t appreciate what a great musician he was until much later. Now he is one of my favorite guitarist.
I went to that same show at Tramps. Albert King was standing in front of me in line going in the front door. I didnt think it was him at first but as soon as the show started I knew it was him I was standing behind. It was vintage Albert King, "Playin the blues for you "
Awesome show on his own birthday and he died on mine. I'm glad I didn't miss it.Thanks for the great article Alan
That’s a really cool interview with Albert Alan. Apparently he felt comfortable with you because he was giving you great insight.
Very good piece. Enjoyed reading and hearing Albert's nuggets. If anyone has listened repeatedly to the marvelous "In Session" with Stevie Ray, you'll hear all of his asides and "pep talks" mirroring what he said in the interview. Love that he notes a lot of people just play a lot of notes. "They ain't got no soul." What a talent. Didn't know that he played without a pick. That's cool! He certainly could and did attack those strings.
Fun article, story, insights!! Have a good holiday!
Excellent Read Paul! Thz
Beautiful writing about a fantastic blues player. He was one of the three Kings that colored my youth.
Albert King is truly one of the greatest blues guitarist in history. He is real.
Great article-and fun to see you reminiscing about how you got the gig!
Good stuff!
Ooops. It's been 29 years, not 30. Fixing now. Math has never been my strong suit.