Albert Collins

Guitarist
BIRTHDAY
October 1,1932
Birthplace
Texas
Age
Nov 24,1993,age 61
Birth Sign
Libra
BIRTHDAY
October 1,1932 (age Nov 24,1993,age 61)
Birthplace
Texas

About

Blues guitarist who used altered tunings and capo in his performances and whose career was cut short by liver cancer.

Before Fame

He grew up idolizing the organist Jimmy McGriff and, inspired by him, took up the keyboard.

Trivia

Nicknamed The Iceman, he recorded a number of popular albums and toured Europe, Canada, and Japan.

Family Life

His family moved from Leona, Texas to Houston when he was seven.

Associated With

He performed at Live Aid '95 alongside George Thorogood and the Destroyers.