Interviewing Albert King, one of the most influential - and intimidating - electric guitarists ever. Plus: an Albert Playlist. How he influenced Stevie Ray Vaughan so much and more.
I was at that show at Tramps. As I was standing in line to get in the club,a tall,big black guy was in front of me with a pipe. I thought he was a fan like me. Turned out it was Albert King and I was standing next to him. He was playin on his birthday and he died on mine...I 'll never forget that night.
One of the great Duane Allman stories was when Duane took Donna to see Albert play in East St Louis across the river where I think Albert was living around 1966 when Duane was in the Central West End. Similar to the BB King Ryman story, Albert froze Duane in the audience with his guitar.
I was at that Cleveland show. The Front Row Theater. Sadly, that venue is long gone. Thank you for this excellent article and for bringing back fond memories.
Thanks for this one. Albert has always been my favorite of the 3 Kings and that's no knock to the other two at all. Albert had an intensity to his playing that the other 2 didn't. I love that he was everything you expected when you met him, even if everything is a bit intimidating.
Fantastic! Albert was such a one of a kind artist. People talk so much about the Hendrix in Stevieās playing, but if there was ever one guitar player other than Jimmie that loomed large in Stevieās repertoire, it was Albert. No question. Great read and great interview!
I was at that show at Tramps. As I was standing in line to get in the club,a tall,big black guy was in front of me with a pipe. I thought he was a fan like me. Turned out it was Albert King and I was standing next to him. He was playin on his birthday and he died on mine...I 'll never forget that night.
Great article and interview. Iām a bit jealous of all the amazing people you got to meet and talk to. Keep it coming!
One of the great Duane Allman stories was when Duane took Donna to see Albert play in East St Louis across the river where I think Albert was living around 1966 when Duane was in the Central West End. Similar to the BB King Ryman story, Albert froze Duane in the audience with his guitar.
I was at that Cleveland show. The Front Row Theater. Sadly, that venue is long gone. Thank you for this excellent article and for bringing back fond memories.
As always, Mr. Paul...a fabulous article!! Thank you!
Thanks for this one. Albert has always been my favorite of the 3 Kings and that's no knock to the other two at all. Albert had an intensity to his playing that the other 2 didn't. I love that he was everything you expected when you met him, even if everything is a bit intimidating.
The best interview with the Velvet Bulldozer I've read. Will now go and play 'Cold Feet' very loud!
I cannot imagine being there for The Sky is Crying, Albert King oh my! You are a lucky man Alan!
Very cool story. Albert is my favorite of the Three Kings!
Great interview, that must have been so much fun after it was over and you were able to fully appreciate it, he was a force of nature.
Fantastic! Albert was such a one of a kind artist. People talk so much about the Hendrix in Stevieās playing, but if there was ever one guitar player other than Jimmie that loomed large in Stevieās repertoire, it was Albert. No question. Great read and great interview!
Another great article! Thanks Alan- I look forward to every Low Down and Dirty.