Albert Collins

 

Artist:  Albert Collins

Birth Name:  Albert Gene Drewery

Born:  October 1, 1932.  Leona, Texas, USA

Died:  November 24, 1993 (Aged 61).  Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Genre:  Blues, Blues Rock, Jump Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Regional Blues, Modern Electric Texas Blues, Texas Blues

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica

Albert Collins was an American Electric Blues Guitarist and Singer, also known as The Ice Man.  He was noted for his powerful playing and his use of altered turning and a capo.  His long association with the Fender Telecaster led to the title "The Master Of The Telecaster".

Title:  Ice Pickin' (Limited Edition) (2022)

Genre:  Blues, Blues Rock, Jump Blues, Electric Texas Blues, Regional Blues, Modern Electric Texas Blues, Texas Blues

Label:  Alligator Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Honey, Hush (4:28)

 2.  When The Welfare Turns Its Back On You (5:26)

 3.  Ice Pick (3:08)

 4.  Cold, Cold Feeling (5:19)

Side B:

 1.  Too Tired (3:00)

 2.  Master Change (5:12)

 3.  Conversation With Collins (8:52)

 4.  Avalanche (2:39)

Personnel:

Albert Collins:  Guitar, Vocals

Larry Burton:  Guitar

Allen Batts:  Keyboards

Aron Burton:  Bass

Casey Jones:  Drums

A.C. Reed:  Tenor Saxophone

Chuck Smith:  Baritone Saxophone

Ice Pickin' is a studio album by Albert Collins, originally released in 1978 by Alligator Records, remastered and reissued on March 5, 2022 by Alligator Records.  Limited Vinyl pressing.  Best Studio Album.  For Music Collectors.