Albert King
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Summary
Albert King was born on April 25, 1923[1], in Indianola[2]. He died on December 21, 1992[3], in Memphis[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], basketball player[6], guitarist[7], record producer[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,708 views/month, #6,496 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Paradise Gardens Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: blues[17]
- Record label: Stax Records[18], Ace Records[19], Atlantic Records[20], Charly Records[21], Federal Records[22]
- Discography: Albert King discography[23]
- Commons category: Albert King (musician)[24]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[25]
- Handedness: left-handedness[26]
- Family name: King[27]
- Given name: Albert[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Albert King (musician)[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Instrument: guitar[31], voice[32]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[34], English[35]
- Country for sport: United States[36]
- Name in native language: Albert King[37]
- Owner of: Lucy[38]
- Start of work period: 1949[39]
Why It Matters
Albert King has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Albert King born?
Albert King's place of birth was Indianola[2].
Where did Albert King die?
Albert King passed away in Memphis[4].
What did Albert King do for work?
Albert King worked as a singer-songwriter[5], basketball player[6], guitarist[7], record producer[8], and composer[9].
What awards did Albert King receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15].