Albert King

Born Albert Nelson, Albert King was a formidable force in post-war electric blues, recognized for his deeply resonant sound and commanding single-string solos. [2, 4] A left-handed player, he famously played a right-handed guitar upside-down, a technique that allowed for aggressive and uniquely expressive string bending. [2, 12] During his pivotal tenure with Stax Records starting in 1966, he merged his raw blues style with the polished soul of Booker T. & the M.G.'s, producing seminal works like "Born Under a Bad Sign". [1, 2] This fusion not only defined his career but also profoundly shaped the vocabulary of subsequent blues and rock guitarists. [2, 4]