Albert Gene Collins (October 1, 1932 – November 24, 1993) was an American electric blues guitarist and singer with a distinctive guitar style.
Albert Collins
American guitarist and singer
Albert Gene Collins was an American electric blues guitarist and singer with a distinctive guitar style. He was noted for his powerful playing and his use of altered tunings and a capo. His long association with the Fender Telecaster led to the... Wikipedia
Born: October 1, 1932, Leona, TX
Died: November 24, 1993 (age 61 years), Las Vegas, NV
Spouse: Gwendolyn Collins (m. 1970–1993)
Parents: Andy Thomas
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A cousin of the legendary Lightnin' Hopkins, Collins emerged with a blues sound and style all his own, featuring a combination of icy echo, shattering, ringing, ...
May 28, 2021 · Collins' right hand was key to his unmistakeable phrasing and tone. He eschewed the precision of a pick and played his Tele with his fingers, ...
Duration: 8:56
Posted: Nov 26, 2007
Posted: Nov 26, 2007
Albert Collins, "The Master of the Telecaster," "The Iceman," and "The Razor Blade" was robbed of his best years as a blues performer by a bout with liver ...
Duration: 9:19
Posted: Sep 22, 2017
Posted: Sep 22, 2017
Known as the Iceman for his cool, cutting Telecaster solos, Albert Collins was one of the most distinctive electric-guitar stylists of 20th-century blues.
Duration: 10:10
Posted: Dec 14, 2021
Posted: Dec 14, 2021
There are very few guitarists that sound like Albert Collins. His tone is instantly recognisable and sets him apart from almost every other blues guitarist.
Albert Collins (born October 1, 1932, Leona, TX, USA - died November 24, 1993, Las Vegas, NV, USA) was an American blues guitarist, singer and (occasional) ...