Freddie King (born Fred King September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976), also billed as Freddy King, was an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Along with the unrelated Albert King and B. B. King, he is considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar". 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. Born in Gilmer, Texas, King became acquainted... [more on Wikipedia]