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Albert Collins

Albert Collins
Collins in 1990
Collins in 1990
Background information
Birth nameAlbert Gene Collins
Also known as
  • The Ice Man
  • Master of the Telecaster
Born(1932-10-01)October 1, 1932
Leona, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 24, 1993(1993-11-24) (aged 61)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • harmonica
Years active1952–1993
Labels

Albert Gene Collins (October 1, 1932 – November 24, 1993)[1] 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".[2]

  1. ^ Skeely, Richard. "Albert Collins: Biography". Allmusic.com.
  2. ^ Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 164. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.

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