Known as "The Velvet Bulldozer" due to his smooth singing and large size. Albert King was 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) or 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), and weighed 250 pounds (110 kg). One of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with B.B. King and Freddie King), remains one of major influence in the world of blues guitar playing and is probably best known for his 1967 single "Born Under a Bad Sign".
In May 2013, King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gary Clark Jr., John Mayer, and Booker T Jones performed his "Born Under A Bad Sign" at the induction ceremony.
In May 2013, King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gary Clark Jr., John Mayer, and Booker T Jones performed his "Born Under A Bad Sign" at the induction ceremony.
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