Albert Collins (1932-1993) American Blues guitarist and singer, born on 1 October 1932 Leona (Texas).
began his career in the 50s, playing in various clubs in Houston and surrounding areas. Since 1958 began recording his first songs, many of which have as their theme the cold (such as "The Freeze" or "Frosty") from which the nickname "The Iceman". Released in 1962 "Frosty" is the first commercially successful but that will not follow.
In 1968 during his concert in Houston, singer Bob Hite of Canned Heat the group "discovered" and helps him to know. This momentary popularity will allow him to sign a contract with the label "Imperial Records," by which affect as many as 3 discs.
It was not until the late 70's, however, to see his career really take off. With the label "Alligator" will affect the album "Ice Pickin '" which will become a real success. Subsequently affect "Frozen Alive" and "Do not lose your cool" that will also be a great success. The latter ("Do not lose your cool") will receive even the title of best album of Blues, 1983.
become one of the Bluesmen most reliable of his generation, Albert Collins affect its latest album in 1991, and that will take the title of "Iceman".
year later during a long international tour with his band ("The icebreakers of") will be diagnosed with lung cancer. From this tour will be recorded one last album ("Live '92-'93) which will be released after his death on November 24, 1993 in Las Vegas.
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Frosty (4 MB - MP3)
If Trouble Was Money (10.7 MB - MP3)
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