Description: (Guitarist, Singer, Singer-songwriter)
Freddie King, an influential American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, was known for his soulful voice and distinctive guitar playing style. He was a key figure in electric blues music and a major influence on later blues guitarists. King's career included forming bands, recording hit singles like "Have You Ever Loved a Woman" and "I'm Tore Down," and collaborating with producers focused on rhythm and blues and rock. He was recognized with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame, and his instrumental "Hide Away" was a significant contribution to rock music history.