Albert Collins
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Summary
Albert Collins was born on October 1, 1932[1], in Leona[2]. He died on November 24, 1993[3], in Las Vegas[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], recording artist[8], and blues musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,040 views/month, #6,930 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Davis Memorial Park[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: composer[13], musician[14]
- Educated at: Jack Yates High School[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: blues[17], rock and roll[18]
- Record label: Imperial[19], Alligator Records[20], Sonet Records[21], Munich Records[22], Virgin Records[23]
- Discography: Albert Collins discography[24]
- Commons category: Albert Collins[25]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[26]
- Family name: Drewery[27], Collins[28]
- Given name: Albert[29], Gene[30]
- Pseudonym: Albert Collins[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Instrument: guitar[33], voice[34]
- Participant in: Live Aid[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Nickname: the Ice Man[37]
- Birth name: Albert Gene Drewery[38]
- Different from: Albert Collins[39]
- Start of work period: 1952[40]
Why It Matters
Albert Collins has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Albert Collins born?
Albert Collins's place of birth was Leona[2].
Where did Albert Collins die?
Albert Collins passed away in Las Vegas[4].
What did Albert Collins do for work?
Albert Collins worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], recording artist[8], and blues musician[9].
Where did Albert Collins go to school?
Albert Collins was educated at Jack Yates High School[15].