Freddie King
- Type: Musician
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: September 3, 1934 in Gilmer, Texas, United States
- Died: December 28, 1976 in Dallas, Texas, United States
Biography
Freddie King (1934–1976), known as the Texas Cannonball, was an American blues guitarist and singer from Gilmer, Texas, raised in Chicago. His 1961 instrumental hit 'Hide Away', released on #Federal Records#, reached the pop charts and made him one of the most influential electric bluesmen of his era, admired by *Eric Clapton* and *Stevie Ray Vaughan*. Later albums for #Shelter Records# included 'Texas Cannonball' and 'Burglar'. He died in Dallas aged 42.
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Freddie King Discography
- Getting Ready... (1971) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Burglar (1974) - Album - rated 3.96/5