Album: The Ice Axe Cometh: The Collection 1978-86 by Albert Collins (1999)
Genre: Blues
Record Label: Alligator Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Albert Collins (October 1, 1932 - November 24, 1993) was a blues guitarist, singer and musician. He had many nicknames, such as "The Ice Man", "The Master of the Telecaster" and "The Razor Blade". Born in Leona, Texas, Collins was a distant relative of Lightnin' Hopkins and grew up learning about music and playing guitar. His family moved to Houston, Texas when he was seven. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, he absorbed the blues sounds and styles from Texas, Mississippi and Chicago. His style ... Part of the Leona, Texas, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Related Artists: Freddie King, Son Seals, Albert King, Luther Allison

Music Scene: Part of the Leona, Texas, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Tags: Blues, 1990s, Compilation, Alligator Records


The Ice Axe Cometh: The Collection 1978-86

Albert Collins

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