King's 1967 debut for Stax, "Born Under a Bad Sign," offered a collection of gritty, emotionally charged blues that would become foundational for generations of guitarists. The title track, in particular, became a standard, covered by everyone from Cream to Eric Clapton.
- The title track, "Born Under a Bad Sign," was co-written by Stax songwriter Booker T. Jones and Cincinnati native David Porter.
- The album features the B-side "Don't Throw Your Love on Me Baby" as its lead single.
- While not a chart-topper, the album was reissued multiple times due to its enduring influence on blues and rock musicians.
Albert King was a blues guitarist from Mississippi known for his raw, powerful voice and distinctive, upside-down playing style. "Born Under a Bad Sign" was his debut album on Stax Records, solidifying his status as a blues guitar hero in the late 1960s.
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