Albert Collins - Ice Pickin'

Albert Collins (October 1, 1932 – November 24, 1993) was an American electric guitarist and singer with a distinctive guitar style. Collins was noted for his powerful playing and his use of altered tunings and capo. His long association with the Fender Telecaster led to the title "The Master of the Telecaster". (Wiki)

Albert Collins was a wonderful funky guitarist and  vocalist in the Texas tradition of  tough, notable Blues players - He has an immediately recognizable and unique musical personality  and I consider him one of the Greats ! Easily proved by a first listen ...

Here is one of his most popular albums, from 1978 (his first and best from Alligator Records), which showcases his individuality, catching his guitar and voice perfectly and his talented band...His hard attack and snappy guitar style was a big influence on Robert Cray...More info in the scan notes.


Personnel : Albert Collins - Guitar & Vocals, Larry Burton - Guitar, Alan Batts - Keyboards, Aron Burton - Bass, Casey Jones - Drums, A C Reed - Tenor Sax, Chuck Smith - Baritone Sax.

Tracks : 01 Honey Hush ! 02 When The Welfare Turns Its Back On You 03 Ice Pick 04 Cold Cold Feeling 05 Too Tired 06 Master Charge 07 Conversation With Collins 08 Avalanche