Freddie King

The Profile

American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, celebrated as one of the 'Three Kings' of the blues guitar. Known for fiery instrumentals such as Hide Away and The Stumble and for bridging Texas grit with Chicago punch.

Texas-born; moved to Chicago in the late 1940s; early single Have You Ever Loved a Woman raised his profile; debut LP Freddy King Sings (1961) followed by the all-instrumental Let’s Hide Away and Dance Away with Freddy King. Influenced Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and the Vaughan brothers. Characteristic attack using thumb and index picks; early use of a Les Paul with P-90s. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2012).

A focused look at Freddie King through an instrumental landmark: Let’s Hide Away and Dance Away with Freddie King. The review traces his Texas roots, Chicago years, and influence on guitar icons. It highlights concise, riff-driven pieces like Hide Away, The Stumble, and Sen-Sa-Shun, plus his thumb/index pick attack and early Les Paul/P-90 tone. An essential stop for blues lovers.