(Albert Gene Drewery)
DISCOGRAPHY 1968-2005 (81CD/DVD)
BIOGRAPHY
Albert Gene Drewery, known as Albert Collins & the Ice Man (October
1, 1932 - November 24, 1993), 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 title "The Master of
the Telecaster".
DISCOGRAPHY 1968-2005 (81CD/DVD)
Albert Collins was born in Leona, Texas, on 1 October 1932. He was
introduced to the guitar at an early age through his cousin Lightnin'
Hopkins, also a Leona resident, who frequently played at family
associations.
In 1938 his family relocated to Marquez, Texas, eventually settling in Houston, Texas, in 1941 where he later attended Jack Yates High School.
Collins initially took piano lessons when he was young but during periods when his piano tutor was unavailable his cousin Willow Young would loan him his guitar and taught Collins the altered tuning that he used throughout his career..... (Wikipedia)
In 1938 his family relocated to Marquez, Texas, eventually settling in Houston, Texas, in 1941 where he later attended Jack Yates High School.
Collins initially took piano lessons when he was young but during periods when his piano tutor was unavailable his cousin Willow Young would loan him his guitar and taught Collins the altered tuning that he used throughout his career..... (Wikipedia)
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