Albert Nelson

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Albert Nelson, better known as Albert King, was an influential American blues guitarist and singer renowned for his powerful string-bending style and impact on electric blues and rock music.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf blues guitarist
human
recording artist
singer
songwriter
alsoKnownAs Albert King
associatedAct Booker T. & the M.G.'s
Booker T. & the M.G.'s
surface form: Stax house band
associatedWith Memphis blues scene
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
familyName Nelson
genre Chicago blues
blues
electric blues
soul blues
givenName Albert
guitarPlayingStyle economical, vocal-like phrasing
frequent use of string bending
left-handed on a right-handed guitar
hasInfluenceOn development of modern blues-rock guitar
influenced Eric Clapton
Gary Moore
Jimi Hendrix
Joe Bonamassa
Mike Bloomfield
Stevie Ray Vaughan
influencedGenre electric blues
rock music
instrument electric guitar
vocals
memberOf Stax Records
surface form: Stax Records artists
notableAlbum I'll Play the Blues for You
surface form: I’ll Play the Blues for You

Live Wire/Blues Power (1968 album)
surface form: Live Wire/Blues Power

Years Gone By
notableFor powerful string-bending guitar style
notableWork As The Years Go Passing By
Born Under a Bad Sign
Crosscut Saw
I'll Play the Blues for You
Laundromat Blues
occupation guitarist
musician
singer
songwriter
recordLabel Chess Records
King Records
Stax Records
Tomato Records
sexOrGender male
stageName Albert King
vocalStyle deep, emotive baritone voice

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Albert King birthName Albert Nelson