FREDDY KING - THAT'S WHAT YOU THINK - EL BEE

Known as the "Texas Cannonball," he is usually remembered as one of the "Three Kings" of Blues alongside Albert King and B.B. King.

At the age of 6, his mother and uncle introduced him to the study of the guitar.

He inspired legendary musicians like Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, while he himself was influenced by equally iconic figures such as Robert Johnson, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, and Muddy Waters.

He recorded 14 studio albums and at least 11 compilations were released, often playing "Goldtop" Gibson Les Pauls until the mid-'60s; later, he preferred Gibson ES-335, 345, and 355TDC models that distinguished him until his death (which occurred due to complications from an ulcer and pancreatitis) in Dallas on December 28, '76, at just 42 years old. It is said that it was likely due to stress, as he performed on tours 300 times a year, and his diet largely consisted of, ehm, Bloody Marys instead of solid food, you never know...

R.I.P. Fred King