Albert Collins

Guitarist

Birthday October 1, 1932

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Texas

DEATH DATE Nov 24, 1993 (61)

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About

Blues guitarist who used altered tunings and capo in his performances and whose career was cut short by liver cancer.

Before Fame

He grew up idolizing the organist Jimmy McGriff and, inspired by him, took up the keyboard.

Trivia

Nicknamed The Iceman, he recorded a number of popular albums and toured Europe, Canada, and Japan.

Family Life

His family moved from Leona, Texas to Houston when he was seven.

Associated With

He performed at Live Aid '95 alongside George Thorogood and the Destroyers.