After forming, they quickly became the house band for stax records. Albert king born under a bad sign stax remasters amazon. Jones is a rock and roll hall of fame inductee, grammy lifetime achievement award recipient and arguably the most famous hammond b3 player in history. Tragically, shortly afterwards, al jackson was murdered in his home. According to cowriter booker t, jones, the song was written especially with king in mind. They became the core of a shifting alignment of musicians that acted as the house band for stax records. Besides jones on organ and cropper on guitar, booker t. The fillmore west was a historic rock and roll music venue in san francisco, california which became famous under the direction of concert promoter bill graham from 19681971. In 1995, the united kingdoms ace records released twentyfive slices of soul from the stax records house band booker t. Jones organ, piano, steve cropper guitar, lewie steinberg bass, and al jackson, jr. Born under a bad sign is the second compilation album by american blues musician albert king, released in 1967 by stax records. Booker t brought his solo group to the varsity theater on friday night, and it was an evening for the jamband nation. Whats also great about the record is its albert king backed essentially by bookert and the mgs. Pro32 ap olympics coverage auto racing college basketball college football.
As leader of the legendary booker t and the mgs, this pillar of soul music collaborated with otis redding, albert king, and. Other oddities fans will want to know about is a live medley of james brown material from 1968, albert king doing born under a bad sign with them live also from 1968, a hit 1965 single hole in the wall released under the name the packers, and bookers theme, which was only available on the 1969 stax variousartists sampler soul. It features eleven electric blues songs that were recorded from march 1966 to june 1967, throughout five different sessions. Albert king born under a bad sign official lyric video. He was rated the top prep player in the nation over magic johnson and gene banks during his senior year. King played at fort hamilton high school in brooklyn and is. As leader of stax house band the mgs, booker t jones has played on more seminal sides than youve had hot dinners. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. It was written by stax records house band, booker t. Albert king, one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time, was one.
If this interests you, please check out my interview with albert here it. King, howlin wolf, john lee hooker, james cotton, and albert king. The 10 best indoor things to do in memphis on a rainy day. Live at the monterey international pop festival, mclemore avenue stax remasters, soul men, stax instrumentals, thats the way it should be, singles. Funky, bada instrumental cover of the william bell booker t. Albert king academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Albert king born december 17, 1959 is a retired american professional basketball player. He is perhaps best known for the popular and influential album born under a bad sign 1967 and its title track. The 10 best albert king podcast and radio episodes in 2019. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Jones organ and piano, al jackson on the drums and two white members. Booker and the mgskeyboardist jones, guitarist steve cropper, bass.
Booker t and the mgs finns to the left, finns to the right. Albert nelson april 25, 1923 december 21, 1992, known by his stage name albert king, was an american blues guitarist and singer whose playing influenced many other blues guitarists. The indianola, mississippiborn king of the blues guitar, cemented his legacy with this debut set. Jones name is synonymous with the hammond b3 organ.
As leader of the legendary booker t and the mgs, this pillar of soul music collaborated with otis. Born under a bad sign is albert king s legendary first album for stax records, featuring booker t. Born under a bad sign is albert king s legendary first album for stax records, and features booker t. Jones is an american musical icon, with soul music running through his veins. He and his hammond organs he played an m3 for a long time before he stepped up to the more legendary gospel b3 warhorse helped sculpt the memphis sound, as he and his mg compadres not only made their own records but backed the greatest hits of sam and. Rock and roll hall of famer booker t jones am 880 kixi. They would also coauthor a song for albert king called born under a. Jones organ, piano, steve cropper guitar, lewie steinberg bass, and al jackson jr. He wrote and recorded you dont love me in 1960, now a blues standard that has been covered by the allman brothers, luther allison, stephen stills, ike and tina turner, albert king and booker t and the mgs. The legacy of a soul pioneer william bell newberry observer. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. The tracks were never released and remained in the vaults at stax. Named after grahams original fillmore location at the intersection of fillmore street and geary boulevard, it stood at the southwest corner of market street and south van ness avenue. Scott gilman a live version of crosscut saw by albert king came on in this coffee shop.
Albert king, one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time, was one of. At 17, he recorded the instruments anthem, green onions, with his band booker t and the mgs. See more ideas about booker t, booker t jones and smooth jazz. Green onions 1962 green onions started as a little chord progression in theory class at high school. Jones, left, and steve cropper, of the group booker t. For the early part of the 1960s, albert king 19231992 recorded fairly. The indianola, mississippiborn king of the blues guitar. Albert king was driving down from st louis, but they had no material. Jones, steve cropper, al jackson and donald duck dunn formed a new version of the group called booker t. Estimated delivery dates opens in a new window or tab include sellers handling time, origin postcode, destination postcode and time of acceptance and will depend on postage service selected and receipt of cleared payment opens in a new window or tab. Season school conf g gs mp fg fga fg% 2p 2pa 2p% 3p 3pa 3p% ft fta ft% trb ast stl blk tov pf pts sos. Nov 5, 1985 albert king signed a multiyear offer sheet with the new york knicks. Pro basketball star to successful franchisee audiobook by ron. Their bestknown songs included green onions, bootleg, and time is tight.
But whatever the musical setting, kings lead playing has always been characterized by stinging, river deep tone and a totally identifiable style. The hunter is a blues song first recorded by albert king in 1967 for his landmark album born under a bad sign. In the 1960s, as members of the house band of stax records, they played on hundreds of recordings by. Along with born under a bad sign and crosscut saw, the hunter is one of king s bestknown and most recorded songs. Uncle jessie was named after elvis twin brother who passed away at birth, the house is fun and the audio shares fun stories and commentary with lisa marie that adds to the charm, education and fun of the tour. The third chord in a progression was always a major, but i fooled around and made it a minor, like in green onions. Albert king player profile, washington wizards, nba stats.
They performed with legendary singers like otis redding, wilson pickett, bill withers, sam and dave, carla and rufus thomas and albert king. First, on the tune he helped pen for albert king born under a bad sign green onions came five songs into the set, followed by potato hole, a funky jam recorded with the drive. Booker t grooves with his soulful jamband at the varsity. The stax records legend, famed cog of label house band booker t. Albert king was an american blues guitarist and singer, and a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing. Jones cowrote albert kings classic born under a bad sign with singer william bell doesnt mean it sums up his musical fortunes. Golden slumbers carry that weight the end here comes the sun come toget. Booker t jones was the organist and piano player, steve cooper was on guitar, lewie steinberg played bass and al jackson was the drummer. The tours include house tour, private plane viewing, meditation garden, then head across the street and select elvis keepsake to memorialize your visit.