Eddie King

Guitarist

Birthday April 21, 1938

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Alabama

DEATH DATE Mar 14, 2012 (73)

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About

Famed blues musician known as the leader of Eddie King & the Kingsmen. He is also famous for his work alongside fellow blues legends like Magic Sam.

Before Fame

His birth name was Edward Lewis Davis Milton, but his shortness and the influence of B.B. King on his style led to the nickname "Little Eddie King."

Trivia

His 1997 album Another Cow's Dead won the Blues Music Award for Best Comeback Blues Album.

Family Life

His father was a guitarist and his mother sang gospel.

Associated With

He recorded songs with harmonica player Sonny Boy Williamson II in 1960.