Rockland has the blues Jun 27, 2008
Guitarist, songwriter and singer Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones began working professionally at age 16 with Freddie King's backing band, the Thunderbirds ... Jones cites an eclectic array of influences: Freddie King, Cornell Dupree and Larry Carlton. (Courier Publications, ME)
Jazz Fest: Get into that New Orleans groove at home May 2, 2008
Little Freddie King, Messin' Around Tha House. The country blues hero andhis band dig into Bad News, KingheadShuffle and other raw, homey fare. (USA Today -- Life)
Big stars won't outshine New Orleans talent at Jazz Fest Apr 23, 2008
It's evident in the droves of Europeans who annually swarm the blues stage to hear Little Freddie King, who has been on the bill since the fest's launch in 1970 ... Heart of the festival: Blues guitarist Little Freddie King and jazz vocalist John Boutt. (USA Today -- Life)
His space: Eric Steckel Mar 31, 2008
Duane Allman, Warren Haynes, Freddie King. I wish I could. (Florida Times-Union)
Teague Stefan has been called a blues legend in the making Dec 20, 2007
His musical approach is also influenced by Freddie King, Albert King and Albert Collins. Although imitation can been seen as a compliment, Stefan is now focused on working toward defining his own brand of blues and blues rock. (Florida Times-Union)
Albert's finger-picking good Aug 23, 2007
Then a lot of the guys moved to players like B.B. King and Freddie King and they became heavier players. I went the other direction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Uncle' John Turner, blues drummer, 62 Jul 30, 2007
Mr. Turner played with artists including B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin' Hopkins. He grew up in Port Arthur, where he started his musical career on guitar before switching to bass. (Boston Globe)
TPI 5A-4A State Tournament Team Capsules Jul 10, 2007
They have another talented quarterback in senior Patterson Clay with Freddie King, Rashaun Brown and Solomon Jones all looking to stretch the field. Defense will be led by who has already committed to a division one school. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
School Board accepts resignation of attorney; hears personnel matter in open session May 24, 2007
Approved recommendation of Freddie King to Transfer Brenda King to replace Katherine Black as Special Populations Coordinator for the 2007-08 school year. Approved recommendation of Glen Blaine to hire Leigh Johnson as fourth grade teacher at Ackerman Elementary School for the 2007-08 school year. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Catching a wave: Surf's up at Jimmy's Seaside May 24, 2007
Long Island, N.Y.,'s The Outpatients feature members with names such as Captain Insano and Johnny Loud, and cover music by Link Wray, Los Straightjackets and Freddie King. El Muchacho is a New York City trio that considers itself a surf, punk and garage band. (Stamford Advocate)
Board of Ed approves administrators Mar 15, 2007
Freddie King will remain the Director of the Choctaw County Career and Technology Center. Glen Blaine will remain Principal at Ackerman Elementary with Maureen Power as the Assistant Principal. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Tas Cru to host IBC Blues Jam Wednesday Jan 31, 2007
"Their music ranges from covers of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Bob Dylan, and Big Joe Turner, to originals like 'Go to Heaven,' 'The Winter Song,' and 'Forgive the Intrusion.' The sound is a searing mix of traditional rock'n'roll, blues, and rockabilly." Don Wilcock, Scotia, N.Y., said last year the Pre-IBC Jam at Ground Zero attracted "scores of acts from as far away as Italy". Clarksdale's own Jeremie Horton on bass and Lee Williams on drums will come back - both are products of... (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Steady rollin' to success Jan 7, 2007
Most of the members began their interest in blues from childhood, listening to legends such as Paul Butterfield, Little Walter, James Cotton, Rod Piazza, Willie Dixon, Son Seals and Freddie King. Each have their own stomping grounds, Iowa, Kansas City and central Missouri, but all share the same passion - playing blues. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
