Freddie King

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Freddie King born?September 3, 1934
2. Where was Freddie King born?Gilmer, Texas
3. What is the musical style?Electric blues, incorporating Texas and Chicago blues influences
4. What is the signature instrumental?'Hide Away' (1961), a pivotal track in blues and rock guitar history
5. Who was Freddie King?Freddie King was a legendary blues guitarist and singer from Texas, born in 1934. He made blues music sound amazing with his powerful guitar and voice.
6. What is Freddie King's most famous song?His most famous song is "Hide Away," released in 1961. It reached number five on the Billboard rhythm and blues chart and became a blues classic.

Texas Blues: A regional style of blues music characterized by guitarists like T-Bone Walker and Freddie King, often featuring a clean, fluid tone.
Chicago Blues: A style of urban blues that emerged in Chicago, often featuring amplified instruments and a more aggressive sound.
Multiracial Backing Band: A musical group composed of musicians from different racial backgrounds, notable for its social implications during the mid-20th century.
Blues Standard: A song that has achieved widespread recognition and is frequently performed and recorded by numerous artists within the blues genre.