Albert King Bad Luck Blues (CD)

Before Stax Records, before the Flying V became his calling card, before “Born Under a Bad Sign” entered the blues canon, Albert King was a young unknown cutting his first sides in 1953. These two tracks capture a pivotal origin point for one of the most influential left-handed guitarists in blues history, a player whose string-bending style would later reach Hendrix, Clapton, and an entire generation of rock guitarists.

This historic single marks the very first recorded sides of blues giant Albert King. One of the greatest blues guitarists of all time, King was an unknown when he made these sides – the very first under his own name, on November 30, 1953. King was backed by rhythm guitarist John Brim, pianist Johnny Jones, and unidentified bass and drums. Featured here is “Bad Luck Blues” and “Be on Your Merry Way.” Newly remastered.

UPC: 894231296925
Label: Essential Media Mod
Release Date: 8.8.12
Format: CD