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Rank #26Blues1960sDeceased

Freddie King

The Texas Cannonball. His instrumentals and fierce picking style bridged Chicago blues and rock.

97% approval

About Freddie King

The Texas Cannonball. His instrumentals and fierce picking style bridged Chicago blues and rock.

Stats

Overall Rank
#26
Genre
Blues
Era
1960s
Upvotes
14,200
Downvotes
500
Approval
97%

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