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Dec 27, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

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.

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Thanks. It was a theater in the round, right?

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Dec 27, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

That's the one. What a great venue. We used to say "every seat is front row at the Front Row.

Take care Brother.

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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.

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Dec 22, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

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

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Thanks... Amazing. I did NOT realize it was Albert's birthday. What I remember the most is my father in law was in town. We went out to dinner and I was tired and had a few drinks and almost blew it off and went home but decided to make the late show. Went over to Tramps alone and sat down at a table with a drink right in front of the stage but towards the back of the tables, right in front of standing room.

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Dec 22, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

I took the train in from Monmouth co NJ. I almost blew it off as well ,but who knew when Albert King would be back. So glad I didnt

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Dec 22, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

That’s a really cool interview with Albert Alan. Apparently he felt comfortable with you because he was giving you great insight.

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yes, thanks. It was quite surreal and even more so looking back at it. so grateful it happened.

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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.

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Thanks. I think the In Sessions performance is some of Stevie's very finest playing of his career.

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Oh yes indeed, I agree. The respect and admiration that Stevie has for Albert is evident in the sidebar conversations. Equally charming is the delight that Albert has for Stevie as the session continues. He seems to be taken aback, maybe just thoroughly impressed, with Stevie Ray’s ferocious talent. I love it. Two legends I wish I had seen. Never grow tired of this CD. Now I need to hear more Albert King!

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Yes you do.Start with Live Wire/Blues Power. Have you read Texas Flood? we discussed albert and Stevie's relationship a lot. some great stories.

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Dec 22, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

Fun article, story, insights!! Have a good holiday!

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:)

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Dec 21, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

Excellent Read Paul! Thz

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Alan :)

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Dec 21, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

Beautiful writing about a fantastic blues player. He was one of the three Kings that colored my youth.

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Thanks tore.

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Dec 21, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

Albert King is truly one of the greatest blues guitarist in history. He is real.

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Yep. Probably my favorite.

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Dec 21, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

Great article-and fun to see you reminiscing about how you got the gig!

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Thank you.

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Dec 21, 2021Liked by Alan Paul

Good stuff!

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Thank you.

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Ooops. It's been 29 years, not 30. Fixing now. Math has never been my strong suit.

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