Freddie King
Biography
Freddie King was an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Mostly known for his soulful and powerful voice and distinctive guitar playing, King had a major influence on electric blues music and on many later blues guitarists.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1974, 2h 15m • as Self - guitar, vocals
Montreux Jazz Festival (1973), Fun House (1974), Opopoppa (1973)
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Self
Collection of performances by British and American blues artists on BBC programmes such as The Beat Room, A Whole Scene Going, The Old Grey Whistle Test and The Late Show. Includes the seminal slide guitar of Son House, the British R&B of The Kinks, the unmistakable electric sound of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and John Lee Hooker, as well as less-familiar material from the likes of Delaney and Bonnie, Freddie King and Long John Baldry.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • as Self
Assorted performances collected by Stefan Grossman. Includes Albert Collins, Freddie King, Lightnin; Hopkins, and Mance Lipscomb