Thread: Do you have "The Blues?" ITT we post songs and chat about our favorite Blues artists.
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Old 11-18-2010, 01:16 AM
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The 3 Kings of the Blues are BB, Albert and Freddie. Albert King actually was the person who first recorded and made famous Born Under a bad Sign. It was also covered very well by Cream.
My God, both versions are awesome, but Albert King's tops them all. And I thought Jimi was good, but Albert King is better. I can't remember who Jimi was influenced by. I think it was BB King, but I'm not sure. I've never been to a blues concert, but I would love to go.
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